Green Bean & Fig Salad

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

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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 almonds, 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.