Ethnic Recipes Cookbook
Hello world! For the past few years, I have been collecting recipes from friends, relatives, magazines and books, that I am pleased to share with you, free of charge. Please browse my site for ethnic recipes and tastes from around the world, which I am sure you will truly enjoy!
Bon A Petite!
Italian Green Bean Salad
1 pound green beans
Vinaigrette Dressing
Lettuce (optional)
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 small onion, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Ripe olives
Remove ends from beans. If beans are large, cut French style into lengthwise strips. Heat beans and 1 inch of salted water, using 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water, to boiling. Cook uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes, French style 5 to 10 minutes; drain.
Prepare Vinaigrette Dressing. Pour over warm beans and toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Remove beans to lettuce-lined plate with slotted spoon. Add tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle with cheese; garnish with olives.
Yields 4 to 6 servings.
Vinaigrette Dressing
1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon prepared dark mustard
Dash of pepper
Mix all ingredients.
