BEANS WITH COUSOUS ENJOY DAN:

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS by CHEF DAN:
Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound fresh beans cut into 1- inch pieces on the bias, trimmed
1 cup Mediterranean Couscous blend (from Costco)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup beef steak tomatoes, diced
12 cherry tomatoes, quarter
2-tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 red onion, diced
1/2-teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 handful fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4-cup feta cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2. Add the beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
3. Transfer to a colander.
4. Keep 2 cups of the water at a boil while you toast the couscous in a dry skillet, stirring until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
5. Cook the couscous in the boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Drain in the colander with the beans.
7. Place the beans, couscous, beef steak, red onion and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
8. In a small, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and mustard.
9. Stir in the garlic, fresh basil, and salt and pepper.
10. Pour vinaigrette dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to mix.
11. Top with feta cheese and serve.
ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE!!