GENOA STYLE GREEN BEAN SALAD

INGREDIENTS

Large bag of fresh green beans with ends snapped off
2 cloves of finely chopped garlic
½ cup of chopped fresh basil

1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
1.5 Tablespoons of Red Wine Vinegar

1 stock of chopped scallion greens

6 slices of crumbled bacon ( or ham - cut into bite sized pieces)

2 Tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan cheese
Cracked black pepper to taste.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Steam the green beans (leave moderately crisp) and put in a mixing bowl.

2. Microwave the bacon and crumble. Put aside to cool. (or cut up the cooked ham)

3. Add olive oil and vinegar and mix.

4. Mix in garlic, scallions, bacon and cheese.

5. Season with black pepper to taste.

6. Mix well. Can be served hot or cold.