Minty Green Bean Salad

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 pound fresh green beans

  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 2 slices onion, chopped

  • 1 sprig fresh mint leaves

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

  • ¼ teaspoon prepared mustard

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.

  2. Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.

  3. In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.