Italian Green Bean Salad Recipe

1 Pound Green Beans
vinaigrette Dressing
lettuce (optional)
2 Medium Tomatoes, Cut Into Wedges
1 Small Onion, Sliced
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
ripe Olives

remove Ends From Beans. If Beans Are Large, Cut French Style Into Lengthwise Strips. Heat Beans And 1 Inch Of Salted Water, Using 1/2 Teaspoon Salt To 1 Cup Water, To Boiling. Cook Uncovered 5 Minutes. Cover And Cook Until Tender, 10 To 15 Minutes, French Style 5 To 10 Minutes; Drain.

prepare Vinaigrette Dressing. Pour Over Warm Beans And Toss. Cover And Refrigerate At Least 2 Hours. Remove Beans To Lettuce-lined Plate With Slotted Spoon. Add Tomatoes And Onion. Sprinkle With Cheese; Garnish With Olives.

yields 4 To 6 Servings.

vinaigrette Dressing
1/3 Cup Olive Oil Or Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Wine Vinegar
1 Clove Garlic, Chopped
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Prepared Dark Mustard
dash Of Pepper

mix All Ingredients.