Category: Salads

1 1/2 lb Fresh green beans

3/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup White wine vinegar

1/2 tsp Salt

1 Clove garlic

1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

1 cup Toasted walnuts (see NOTE)*

1 cup Chopped red onion

1 cup 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