*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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