Tarragon Green Bean Salad

EAT YOUR GREENS, THEY"RE GOOD FOR YOU!

This is a delicious fresh green bean salad, great for summer, goes well with barbecued meats and can be served either warm or at room temperature. It's easy to prepare and the flavours of chervil, french tarragon and the crunchy fresh beans are a good combination.

Tarragon green bean salad - The Age, Sunday Life Magazine

550g green beans, topped

1 red onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp capers, chopped

1/2 bunch chervil, coarsely chopped

1/2 bunch French tarragon laves (left whole if small, otherwise chopped)

100ml extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

sea salt and cracked black pepper

4 tbsp white-wine vinegar

Cook beans in lightly salted water for 4 minutes. Drain. Mix remaining ingredients, except vinegar, in a large bowl. Add beans and toss to combine. Stir in vinegar and serve.

Serves 4