Marinated Italian Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans
3/4 c. water
16 oz. Italian salad dressing
1/2 c. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. tarragon vinegar*
1/2 tsp. dry whole basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. dry whole oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (2 oz.) jar pimento
lemon slices (garnish)

Preparation

Wash beans, trim ends and string.
Place beans in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
Add water.
Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap and microwave at High for 12 to 14 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring after 6 minutes.
Let stand covered 2 minutes.
Drain.
Combine dressing and remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
Stir well.
Pour mixture over beans, cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
Serves 6.