Mio Cibo

Ingredients:

• 1 LB    Green Beans (ends trimmed)
• 1 TB    Lucini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 C  Red Onion (sliced thin)
• 1/2 C  Hazelnuts (chopped, walnuts, pine nuts and pecans can substitute)
• 1/4 C  Cilantro (chopped fine)
• 1/4 C  Lucini Roasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette
• 1 TB    Lucini Pinot Noir Vinegar
• Salt
• Black Pepper (ground, fresh)

Preparation:

Boil the beans in salted water until they are just tender – 6-10 minutes.   Drain immediately and cool for 1 minute in an ice bath.  Strain and dry.

In a large serving bowl, combine the beans, onion, nuts and cilantro.  Add the dressing and season to taste with vinegar, salt and pepper and toss until evenly distributed.