GREEN BEAN, CELERY, AND OLIVE SALAD

Green Bean, Celery, and Olive Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans, trimmed
salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove small garlic, minced
pinch of crushed red pepper
1 rib tender celery, trimmed and chopped
1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped

Steps:

1 Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in large saucepan. Add the beans and salt to taste. Cook uncovered, until the beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain the beans and cool them under cold running water. Pat the beans dry. 2 In a large serving bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt to taste, garlic, and red pepper. Add the beans and toss well. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator up to 3 hours. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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