So you won't have to pucker up this year when she comes at you with those hot pink lips and coffee breath, waving her heaping spoon at you, to see if you want another serving of her frightening concoction. Since you lied and told her you liked them so well that you had already finished them from your plate before you even got to sit down. This year you'll have your own. "Right back at ya Edina!" with a smile you'll say. This recipe kicks and it's so easy. I got it from the Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook.
MAKE AHEAD
prep: 42 minutes :: cook: 12 minutes :: chill: 1 hour
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds green beans
1 small purple onion, thinly sliced
1 (4-ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
• Whisk together first 5 ingredients.
• Trim stem end of green beans, snap into thirds, and steam until crisp-tender (10 minutes). Immediately plunge into cold water to stop cooking process. Drain. Pat dry.
• Combine beans, onion, and cheese. Toss. Cover. Chill.
• Pour oil mixture over bean mixture and chill 1 hour before serving.
• Toss in walnuts just before serving.
