Shelly's Recipe

FRENCH BEAN SALAD WITH GARLIC-BACON VINAIGRETTE

Category: Salad

4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed

Dressing
5 strips sliced smoked bacon
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tbsp garlic, chopped
1 tbsp shallots, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish
2 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Cook green beans in salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Cool in iced water to retain color. Drain and pat dry. Set aside while preparing the dressing.

In a skillet, saute the sliced bacon in the olive oil. Add the garlic, shallots, thyme and tarragon and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the sherry vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix beans with the warm vinaigrette and top with crumbled feta cheese. Serves 6