Green Bean Salad

By jennyburkholder

Ingredients

• 1 pound of green beans, trimmed
• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/4 cup of Kalamata olives (I dice)
• 1 Tbl fresh oregano
• 2 1/2 Tbl red wine vinegar
• 3 Tbl olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tps pepper
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound of shrimp or chicken- thinly sliced
• Feta Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, garlic and oregano in a small bowl. Use 1/4 cup of the dressing as a marinade for shrimp/chicken. Refriderate for a 1/2 hour in dressing.

2. In the meantime, put green beans in a microwave safe bowl and cover- cook on high for 3 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and blanch in ice water.

3. Broil chicken/shrimp for 3 minutes or until cooked.

4. Combine beans, tomatoes, olives and reaminder of dressing. Plate on 4 plates, arranging chicken/shrimp on top. Garnish with Feta- about 2 tablesppons per plate.