Fresh Summertime Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb French haricots vert, trimmed and halved
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup radish, sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced then halved
• 2 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, preferably freshly squeezed
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Steam the Haricots verts beans until tender crisp (about 3 min).
2. Drain, run under cold water to stop cooking and drain again.
3. In a large bowl, combine the vegetables and feta cheese.
4. Prepare dressing by whisking together all ingredients.
5. Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
6. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and serve.