Minty Green Bean Salad
Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!
Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!
Ingredients
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¼ cup water
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 pound fresh green beans
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4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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2 slices onion, chopped
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1 sprig fresh mint leaves
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon cider vinegar
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½ tablespoon minced garlic
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¼ teaspoon dried basil
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¼ teaspoon prepared mustard
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salt and pepper to taste
Method
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In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
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Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
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In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.
