GREEN BEAN, WALNUT & FETA SALAD

GREEN BEAN, WALNUT & FETA SALAD image

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans (ends trimmed), snapped in half crosswise
1/4 cup Goya or other high quality extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1 cup diced red or sweet onion
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Bring 4 quarts water to boil in 6-quart saucepan. Add beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well; immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking process. Drain beans again; pat dry with linen towel. (Can be prepared several hours ahead. If so, refrigerate until ready to serve.) Combine oil, mint, vinegar, salt, garlic, and pepper in small jar and shake to blend. Arrange beans in shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with nuts, onion, and cheese. Just before serving, pour dressing over and toss thoroughly.