This looks like a lengthy list, but most of the ingredients make up the delicious dressing for the beans.
This is one of those dishes that is better the next day as the dressing marinates the ingredients.
Green Bean Toss
- 1 lb green beans
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup toasted almond slivers
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill or 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Steam the green beans about 7 minutes until tender
- Make the dressing in the bottom of the bowl with olive oil, balsamic, lemon juice, dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper
- Rub the dressing vigorously into the bowl to incorporate flavors
- Add in parsley and dill
- Drain the beans and add them over the dressing warm to gently cook the garlic
- Toss the sliver almonds into a skillet over med low heat to toast until until golden brown
- Add almonds, olives, and toss the salad.