Green Bean and Mint Salad

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, blanched and shocked
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mint, lemon zest and juice, and mustard. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until thick and emulsified.

2. 2

   Whisk in the sour cream and Tabasco sauce.

3. 3

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Put green beans and red onion into a large bowl.

5. 5

   Pour the dressing over the beans and toss well. refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving. The 30 minutes is not cooking time, but is the time allowed to blend the flavors while in the refrigerator.