Moosewood's Swiss Green Bean Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 7-8
• 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, cleaned and trimmed
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• black pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 3 -4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1/3 lb swiss cheese, cut in thin strips
• 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
• 1 small green pepper, cut in thin strips
• 1 small red pepper, cut in thin strips
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds or 1/2 cup slivered toasted almond

Recipe

• blanch the green beans until tender-crisp. cool them under cold water.
• slice the cheese and veggies.
• prepare the dressing by whisking oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and herbs together.
• toss green beans, veggies and cheese with dressing.