Balsamic Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 1 pound green beans fresh trimmed
• 2 tablespoons garlic chopped
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons shallots chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Place green beans in a large saucepan. Fill with enough water to cover green beans, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 10 minutes.
2. Drain, and let cool.
3. In a bowl, stir together shallots, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and oil.
4. Pour over green beans. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
5. Serve cold.