Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad

Adapted from a recipe by Melanie at www.allrecipes.com. Be sure not to overcook the green beans; you want them to have a good snap.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1⁄4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
•  salt, to taste
•  ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Allow to cool.
2. In a medium bowl, combine beans, onion, blue cheese, and pecans. Stir in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for at least an hour before serving.