Greek Marinated Green Beans With Feta
Servings 6-8
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil (do not reduce the amount of oil)
1 cup Greek kalamata olives, sliced (or use another brine cured olive of choice)
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
fresh lemon juice, optional
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (can use more)
Bring a pot of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a full boil; add in the the green beans, bring the water back to a boil then cook about 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; Drain then immediately plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process.
Place in a shallow serving dish then pat dry using paper towels.
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat (do not decrease the olive oil amount) add in garlic and cook stirring for about 2 minutes; remove from heat, then stir in olives, chopped tomatoes, vinegar, fresh oregano and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Pour mixture over beans, tossing to coat.
Season with black pepper.
Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
Before serving if desired drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top then sprinkle with feta cheese.
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