Green Bean Salad With Mint

* Exported from MasterCook *

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH MINT

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Beans

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 lb Fresh green beans
3/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 c Fresh mint leaves
1/4 c White wine vinegar
1/2 ts Salt
1 Clove garlic
1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper
1 c Toasted walnuts (see NOTE)*
1 c Chopped red onion
1 c Crumbled feta cheese

*NOTE Place walnuts on cookie sheet or in shallow pan
and broil in oven until browned and aromatic, 5 to 10
minutes, stirring and turning once or twice.

Wash beans and trim ends; cut into thirds. Parboil
by dropping into boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and
plunge into ice water 5 minutes; drain and chill.
combine oil, mint leaves, vinegar, salt, garlic and
pepper in food processor or blender and process 20
seconds; set aside. Place beans in large glass bowl
and top with toasted walnuts, red onion and feta. Pour
dressing over salad and toss. Best if made 2 hours
ahead of time and or the day before to develop flavors.

From: FoodSection Houston Chronicle Best Recipe's '93



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