Here’s another tasty recipe from my last trip to Italy!  More on my trip here.  These green beans are fresh, tasty, and quick!  They were part of a antipasti platter I had at the cutest little restaurant!  This salad is awesome as is, but I think it could be even better with the addition of toasted almonds or olives!

Italian Green Beans

Serves 4

1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed

16 cherry tomatoes, halved

3 cloves garlic

olive oil

a pinch of salt

optional:

toasted almonds or olives

Steam the green beans in a large pot until they are fork tender.  Immediately remove and drop in an ice bath.  Remove and place on a towel.  In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic and a pinch of salt.  Add the green beans and a couple tablespoons of olive oil and toss.  Add in the tomatoes and toss gently.  Serve cold or room temperature.

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