Green Bean Salad With Kalamata Olives and Hazelnuts

• 2 lbs fresh green beans, ends removed
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
• salt and pepper
• 12 cup olive oil
• 14 cup red wine vinegar (or to taste)
• 1 -2 tablespoon liquid honey
• 12 cup green onions (or to taste) or 12 cup shallot, thinly sliced (or to taste)
• 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted (or to taste)
• 34 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped (or to taste)

1. Prepare a large bowl with ice in it.
2. Place the beans in a pot on top of stove, and cover with boiling water (make certain that the water is already boiled an still hot).
3. Bring to a medium boil and simmer for 3-4 minutes (no more than that).
4. Drain the beans and plunge into ice water (this will help stop the cooking process and retain the bright green colour).
5. Place the beans to dry on a towel.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, honey and red wine vinegar (start with 3 tablespoons vinegar adding more to taste).
7. Place the beans in a large bowl and pour the oil mixture over them; toss well to combine.
8. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
9. Add in the crushed hazelnuts, olives and green onion or shallots (if using) mix well to combine.
10. Chill for a minimum of 3 hours before serving.
11. Delicious!

green beans, fresh garlic, salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, liquid honey, green onions, kalamata olive, hazelnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-bean-salad-with-kalamata-olives-and-hazelnuts-131370 (may not work)