Cucumber, String/ Green Bean and Olive Salad

Submitted by Tessa Morales

"I love olives but never could find much use for cukes, til now. . ."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• kosher salt
• 1⁄2 lb string bean
• 2 cucumbers (1 1/4 pounds)
• 1⁄4 lb oil-cured black olive, pitted, torn in half
• 1⁄4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• bowl ice water (for greenbeans)

directions

1. Boil string beans in salted water 3-4 minutes or until just tender.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
3. Cool in bowl of ice water.
4. Drain, and cut in half lengthwise.
5. Peel cucumbers, cut in half and remove seeds.
6. Cut into ½-inch-thick slices on the diagonal.
7. Combine cucumbers, string beans, olives, and parsley leaves in a medium bowl.
8. In a small bowl whisk together mustard, red-wine vinegar, and salt and pepper.
9. Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly until well combined.
10. Toss everything together before serving.