Swiss Almond Green Beans

This is an oldie but a goodie that I got from the Moosewood Cookbook many years ago. I thought I had posted it here before, but beter late than never.

It's great as a covered dish at picnics & barbecues, since it will keep all day on a buffet without refrigeration.


Swiss Almond Green Beans

[FONT=&quot]Ingredients[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2 lbs green beans, cleaned and destrung[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]5 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2 cloves garlic, crushed[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]½ cup olive oil[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]1 tbsp red wine vinegar[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]½ tsp tarragon, crushed[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]½ tsp dill, dried[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]½ tsp salt[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]pepper [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2 tsp dijon mustard[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]½ cup parsley, minced[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]1/3 lb swiss cheese, julienned[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]½ cup black olives, sliced[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]¼ cup red, orange & yellow peppers, sliced thin[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]½ cup toasted almonds[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Procedure[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]1. Steam beans until just tender. Remove from heat immediately and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]2. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]3. Add beans, cheese, olives and peppers to the dressing and mix well. Cover and marinate at least 8 hours, stirring occasionally.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]4. Top with almonds before serving.[/FONT]

That looks and sounds incredible SS! Definitely on my short list now! Thanks!

>>short list

amen! we're very fond of "veggie salads" - especially in summer - this one looks to be absolutely spectacular!

I just copied and saved it, Sage - thanks so much. I am always looking for new salad recipes for the long hot summer.