Type of dish: Salad, Side Dish

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup Lemon Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and pat dry. Place in a serving bowl; cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Add chopped onion and Lemon Vinaigrette to beans, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with feta and walnuts. Garnish, if desired.

Type of dish: Condiment

Lemon Vinaigrette
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil until blended.

Recipe courtesy of Gazy Brothers Farm