Green Bean & Fig Salad

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 dried figs, chopped
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• fresh ground pepper
• salt

1. Bring a large stock pot filled with water to a boil, do not add salt as this will draw water out of the beans. Drop the beans into the rapidly boiling water and cover for 3 to 5 minutes till crispy tender.
2. While beans are cooking make a large bowl of ice water. Drop the crispy tender beans into the ice water to stop the cooking. Pour cooled beans into colander to drain.
3. In a large bowl combine green onion, garlic, vinegar and olive oil.
4. Cut cool dried beans into 1/2 inch lengths; toss with dressing and figs.
5. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
6. Serve topped with toasted almonds.

green beans, green onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, slivered almonds, fresh ground pepper, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-bean-fig-salad-463469 (may not work)