Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Parmesan and Mint

• 1 pound Green Beans (young Beans Are Best), Washed And Trimmed
• 1/2 cups Water
• 1/2 cups Chopped Walnuts
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar (or Substitute Red Balsamic)
• 13 cups Chopped Fresh Mint
• 13 cups Shaved Parmesan
• Salt And White Pepper

1. Cut the green beans into pieces about 4 inches long (if youre using small young beans, no need to cut them).
2. Put the beans into a pan along with 1/2 cup of water.
3. Bring the water to a boil and cover the pan.
4. Turn the heat to medium and let the beans steam for about 5 minutes till tender-crisp.
5. Smaller, younger beans will take less time to steam so check them after 2-3 minutes.
6. Drain the green beans and transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice water.
7. Leave them there to cool.
8. Put the chopped walnuts into a skillet over medium heat.
9. Let the walnuts toast for a few minutes, stirring frequently, till the nuts are fragrant.
10. Dont let them toast too long or the skin will burn and the walnuts will taste bitter.
11. When theyre nicely toasted, remove from heat and pour them immediately into a bowl.
12. Drain the green beans and pat them dry with paper towels.
13. Put them into a large bowl.
14. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
15. Pour the dressing over the green beans and toss to coat.
16. Add the chopped mint and walnuts to the green beans and toss to coat.
17. Taste the salad.
18. Season with salt and white pepper to taste, if desired.
19. Shave the Parmesan cheese with a grater.
20. Break apart the shavings into small pieces.
21. Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan over the salad.
22. Serve.

green beans, water, walnuts, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, fresh mint, salt

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/green-bean-salad-with-walnuts-parmesan-and-mint/ (may not work)