Swiss Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 large cloves freshly crushed garlic
1/2 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. crushed tarragon
1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
1/2 tsp. salt (more to taste)
freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. prepared dark or Dijon mustard
1/2 c. packed freshly minced parsley

Preparation

Steam the beans until just tender.
(Larger beans will take longer than thinner ones.)
Remove from heat and immediately rinse in cold water.
While the beans are cooking, combine the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix well to thoroughly combine.
Add the rinsed (well drained) beans to the dressing.
Add Swiss cheese. Toss until dressing is well distributed.
Cover tightly and marinate 2 to 3 hours, stirring about once an hour.
Add olives and sliced peppers.
Mix well, cover and chill overnight or at least 5 hours.
Serve topped with almonds.
Makes 4 servings.