Marinated Green Beans with Tomatoes & Olives

• 2 lb fresh green beans trimmed
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup kalamanta olives, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, seeded & chopped
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 4 oz. packages, crumbled feta cheese

1. Place beans in boiling water seasoned with 1 teaspoon of salt.
2. Cook 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
3. Drain, then plunge beans in ice cold water to stop the cooking proceess.
4. Place in a shallow serving dish.
5. Cook garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 30 seconds or just until fragrant, remove from heat.
6. Stir in loives, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
7. Pour mixture over beans, tossing to coat.Chill at least 3 hours, or over night.
8. Sprinkle with feta cheese, garnish if desired.

salt, garlic, olive oil, kalamanta olives, tomatoes, red wine vinegar, fresh oregano, pepper, feta cheese

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/337156-marinated-green-beans-with-tomatoes-olives (may not work)