Recipe: Zesty Green Bean Salad

ZESTY GREEN BEAN SALAD

1 lb fresh green beans or haricots verts
1 Tbsp salt
1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, julienned
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp or more hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Break off the stem ends of the beans, wash and drain.

Bring to a boil 4 cups water and salt. Add beans, cook 8-10 minutes but retain crispness. Drain and add bell pepper.

While beans are still hot, combine oil, lemon juice/vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and walnuts, pour over beans, toss well and serve at room temperature.

Servings: 4-6
Source: Ala in MD