Minty Green Bean Salad

• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 slices onion, chopped
• 1 sprig fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
2. Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
3. In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.

water, white sugar, green beans, garlic, onion, mint, olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, dried basil, prepared mustard, salt

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/30289/minty-green-bean-salad/ (may not work)