Ingredients
- MARINATE FOR SEVERAL HOURS
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- FOR THE DRESSING:
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- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup fresh mint, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped, or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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- FOR THE BEANS
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- 1 pound tender green beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- In a 9- by 12-inch non-metal dish, whisk dressing ingredients together and set aside.
- Trim beans, put into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add olive oil. Bring to a boil, and boil till al dente, about 10 minutes. Beans should still have some bite to them.
- Drain. Immediately add to dressing, turning to coat them. Cover dish and let beans marinate for several hours at room temperature before serving.
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