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                Green Bean, Yellow Pepper, And Bacon Salad

Recipe By     : Gourmet July 1990
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans & Peas                     Gourmet Magazine
                Salads & Salad Dressings         To Post

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        green beans -- trimmed
   1      tablespoon    red-wine vinegar
   1      teaspoon      dijon-style mustard
     1/2  teaspoon      dried oregano -- crumbled
     1/4  cup           extra-virgin olive oil
   1      small         yellow bell pepper -- cut into paper-thin
                        -- strips
   6      slices        lean bacon -- cooked until crisp
                        -- and drained

In a kettle of boiling water cook the beans for 2 to 4 minutes, or until they a
re crisp-tender, drain them, and refresh them in a bowl of ice and cold water. 
 In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, and the oregano and a
dd the oil in a stream, whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified.  To the v
inaigrette add the beans, drained well, the yellow pepper, and the bacon, crumb
led, toss the salad, and season it with salt and black pepper.  The salad may b
e made 8 hours in advance.

Serves 8 to 10.

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