Green Beans Italia

This recipe is from our friend Susan Crapo. Susan knows that fresh green beans from your own garden or a local farmers' market bear little resemblance to those sold in the supermarket. Haricots verts, the thin French variety, are ideal for this recipe.

• 1 pound green beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Cheshire Garden Blenda d'Italia Vinegar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 12 Greek olives, pitted and sliced

Trim the ends of the beans, then break into 2 inch pieces. Steam the beans until bright and crisp tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, blend the oil, vinegar, and onion.

Toss the beans with the vinaigrette and olives. Serve immediately or place in the refrigerator and serve chilled.

Serves 4