Garlic and Fig Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1lb fresh green beans
• 1-2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. J. Olive Co. Fig Balsamic
• 6 Tbsp. J. Olive Co. Garlic Olive Oil
• 6 dried figs, sliced
• ³⁄₄ cup slivered almonds, toasted
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot full of water to a rolling boil. Drop beans into the pot and cover for 3-5 minutes or until slightly tender. Remove beans from hot water and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cool, drain beans in colander.
2. In a large bowl, combine green onion, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
3. Cut cool, dried beans into ½ inch lengths and toss with dressing and figs.
4. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
5. Serve and top generously with toasted almonds.