Minty Green Bean Salad

Directions

1. Combine the garlic, onion, oil, vinegar, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, mint, and tomatoes in a glass baking dish large enough to hold the beans. Set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water. Add the beans to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Drain the beans in a colander, then immediately transfer them to the ice bath for 30 seconds to stop the cooking process and help retain their green color.
4. Drain again, then dry the beans on a towel and add them to the marinade; toss several times.
5. Cover and allow the salad to stand for at least 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with additional fresh mint and serve at room temperature.
6. Recipe from Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest Cook!