Marinated Fresh Green Beans

Submitted by Tom G

"I like to make these early in the day so the beans can absorb the flavors, they will stay crisp."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 9 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 cup canola oil
• 3 tablespoons basil, fresh chopped
• 3 tablespoons chives, fresh minced
• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, chopped

directions

1. Mix the first six ingredients to make a vinaigrette.
2. Clean and remove ends from green beans.
3. Chop the onion.
4. Place beans and onions in a medium sized bowl that has a tight fitting cover.
5. Pour 1/3 of the vinaigrette over the beans and onion.
6. Put the cover on the bowl and toss to coat.
7. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
8. Serve chilled.
9. The remaining vinaigrette can be used on salads, vegetables etc and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.