Minty Green Bean Salad

Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 144 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 slices onion, chopped
• 1 sprig fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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.