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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Green beans and figs come together to form a salad leans itself well to backyard barbeque. Chill time is not included. Ingredients:
1 lb fresh green beans |
1 green onion, sliced |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
6 tablespoons olive oil |
6 dried figs, chopped |
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
fresh ground pepper |
salt |
Directions:
1. Bring a large stock pot filled with water to a boil, do not add salt as this will draw water out of the beans. Drop the beans into the rapidly boiling water and cover for 3 to 5 minutes till crispy tender.
2. While beans are cooking make a large bowl of ice water. Drop the crispy tender beans into the ice water to stop the cooking. Pour cooled beans into colander to drain.
3. In a large bowl combine green onion, garlic, vinegar and olive oil.
4. Cut cool dried beans into 1/2 inch lengths; toss with dressing and figs.
5. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
6. Serve topped with toasted almonds.
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