Marinated Green Beans with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 cup kalamata olives, sliced |
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 (4-ounce) packages crumbled feta cheese |
garnish: fresh oregano sprigs |
Directions:
1. Place beans in boiling water seasoned with 1 teaspoon salt; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process. Place in a shallow serving dish.
2. Cook garlic in hot oil in a skillet over medium heat 30 seconds or just until fragrant; remove from heat. Stir in olives, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour mixture over beans, tossing to coat. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Garnish, if desired.
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