I love a quick and easy side dish, especially in the summer.  This simple String Bean Salad comes together in a few easy steps and is best served cold. I like preparing this dish early and let it marinate together in the fridge to let the flavors come together.  I love serving this alongside a big juicy steak of the grill!

Ingredients:

• 1lb string beans, trimmed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• ½  tsp salt
• 3 tbsp sliced almonds
• ¼ small red onion, sliced

Directions:

• Place water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Add string beans and a pinch of salt and let boil until tender.  About — minutes.
• Drain string beans and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Shake off excess water and set aside.
• In a medium bowl combine olive oil, red wine vinegar and salt.
• Add string beans and toss to evenly coat.
• Sprinkle in sliced almonds and red onion.  Mix to combine.
• Let flavors marinate in the fridge until ready to serve.  
• Give it a good stir before serving to recoat string beans with dressing sitting on the bottom of the bowl.
• Best served cold.