This is one of my favorite dishes for spring and summer parties, pot-lucks, or even just to have in the fridge to snack on for a few days.
1 pound of fresh string-beans
1/4 red onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (omit if you are serving to anyone with nut allergies)
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minded
6 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp. of salt
1/2 tsp. of fresh cracked black pepper
Blanche the string beans in boiling water for about 3-4 minutes until they've softened up a bit, but are still crispy in the middle. Immediately submerge them into a large bowl filled with water and a lot of ice. This not only stops the cooking so the beans don't get too soft, but it also helps keep the bright green color of the fresh veggies.
Add all of the ingredients except for the feta and walnuts, toss it together well and let it sit for at least a few hours before serving so the flavors meld together.
Right before serving, toss in the feta and walnuts.
I like this dish served closer to room temp than cold right out of the fridge, but it does store well and last for days.
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