Green Bean & Fig Salad

Debbwl's Note:

Green beans and figs come together to form a salad leans itself well to backyard barbeque. Chill time is not included.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 dried figs, chopped
• 1/4 cup slivered almond, toasted
• fresh ground pepper
• salt

Directions:

1. Bring a large stock pot filled with water to a boil, do not add salt as this will draw water out of the beans. Drop the beans into the rapidly boiling water and cover for 3 to 5 minutes till crispy tender.
2. While beans are cooking make a large bowl of ice water. Drop the crispy tender beans into the ice water to stop the cooking. Pour cooled beans into colander to drain.
3. In a large bowl combine green onion, garlic, vinegar and olive oil.
4. Cut cool dried beans into 1/2 inch lengths; toss with dressing and figs.
5. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
6. Serve topped with toasted almonds.

Reviews

[Jo602]

I had to try this due to # of times it appeared on new recipes! I really enjoyed it, as did my neighbour. Thank You

[Sydney Mike]

My other half is always wanting me to jazz up green beans, carrots or some other veggie, & this recipe did fit the bill! Great flavor combo what with the beans, figs & almonds, & of course the garlic, which we love! Definitely a recipe worth keeping around! Thanks for sharing it! [Tagged & made in Please Review My Recipe]