2 lbs. frozen whole green beans

1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. wine vinegar
8 tbsp. olive oil

Makes 1/2 cup.

6 tbsp. walnut oil
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Makes 1/2 cup.

Microwave green beans. Use either vinaigrette or walnut oil dressing. Mix dressing. Toss with beans and chill.

This #1 summer dish of the French needs the small beans that are seldom found here and are very expensive. So, buy frozen whole ones and microwave them.