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Minty Green Bean Salad


"Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!"
Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cook Time:
10 Minutes
Ready In:
30 Minutes
Servings:
4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 slices onion, chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh mint leaves
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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. 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.
  2. Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
  3. 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.