Marinated Italian Beans

• 1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans
• 3/4 c. water
• 16 oz. Italian salad dressing
• 1/2 c. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. tarragon vinegar*
• 1/2 tsp. dry whole basil
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. dry whole oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (2 oz.) jar pimento
• lemon slices (garnish)

1. Wash beans, trim ends and string.
2. Place beans in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
3. Add water.
4. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap and microwave at High for 12 to 14 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring after 6 minutes.
5. Let stand covered 2 minutes.
6. Drain.
7. Combine dressing and remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
8. Stir well.
9. Pour mixture over beans, cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
10. Serves 6.

fresh green beans, water, italian salad dressing, lemon juice, tarragon vinegar, basil, pepper, oregano, garlic, pimento, lemon slices

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=208529 (may not work)