Marinated Green Beans With Olives,Tomatoes, And Feta

• 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (4 ounce) packages crumbled feta cheese
• Garnish
• fresh oregano sprig

1. Place beans in boiling water seasoned with 1 teaspoon salt; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Drain.
3. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process.
4. Place in a shallow serving dish.
5. Cook garlic in hot oil in a skillet over medium heat 30 seconds or just until fragrant; remove from heat.
6. Stir in olives, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7. Pour mixture over beans, tossing to coat.
8. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
9. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
10. Garnish, if desired.

green beans, salt, garlic, olive oil, kalamata olive, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinegar, fresh oregano, pepper, feta cheese, oregano sprig

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/marinated-green-beans-with-olives-tomatoes-and-feta-88178 (may not work)