*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Fresh string bean salad

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         Green beans
   2                    Tomatoes -- cut in wedges
   1      small         Onion -- sliced
     1/4  cup           Grated parmesan cheese
                        Ripe olives
                        Vinaigrette dressing
     1/3  cup           Olive oil or vegetable oil
   2      tablespoons   Wine vinegar
  10      milliliters   Garlic -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Prepared dark mustard
                        Dash of pepper

Remove ends from beans. If beans are large cut french style into lengthwise strips. 
Heat beans and 1 inch salted water. 1/2 tsp salt to 1 cup water, to boiling.
Cook uncovered 5 minute. Cover and cook until tender, whole 10-15 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 slices. Sprinkle with cheese; garnish with olives.

 if desired fry bacon until crisp and then sprinkle over salad Mix all ingredients and serve

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