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                    Minted Green Beans With Red Onion

Recipe By     : Gourmet August 1992
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans & Peas                     Gourmet Magazine
                Salads & Salad Dressings         To Post

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        green beans -- trimmed
   1      teaspoon      dijon-style mustard
   1      tablespoon    white-wine vinegar
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   3      tablespoons   minced fresh mint leaves
     1/2  cup           finely chopped red onion

In a kettle of boiling water cook the beans for 2 to 4 minutes, or until they a
re crisp-tender, transfer them with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold w
ater to stop the cooking, and drain them well.  Pat the beans dry with paper to
wels and chill them, covered, for at least 3 hours or overnight.

In a large bowl whisk together the mustard, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to
 taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is e
mulsified.  Add the beans, the mint, and the onion and toss the mixture until i
t is combined well.

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