Tangy Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ounce butter
• 1/2 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 ounces white breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 egg, hard boiled and finely chopped

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1/2 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon French mustard
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

1. 1

   Trim the green beans, and cook in boiling salted water for 5 -6 minutes until tender.

2. 2

   Drain the beans and refresh under cold running water, place in a serving bowl.

3. 3

   Make the salad dressing by blending the oils, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar and salt, thoroughly together.

4. 4

   Pour over the beans and toss to mix.

5. 5

   Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan, and fry the garlic for one minute.

6. 6

   Stir in the breadcrumbs, and fry over a moderate heat for about 3 - 4 minutes, until golden-brown, stirring frequently.

7. 7

   Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the parsley, and then the egg.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the green beans.

9. 9

   Serve warm, or at room temperature.