Mediterranean Fennel Salad

Veggie lovers! Get a load of a colorful, crunchy and fresh salad.

INGREDIENTS

Salad
1	bag (22 oz) Green Giant® SELECT® frozen whole green beans
2	bulbs fresh fennel
2	red bell peppers, cut into bite-sized strips
1/4	cup pine nuts
Dressing
3	tablespoons red wine vinegar
1	tablespoon Dijon mustard
1	teaspoon minced garlic
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/2	cup extra-virgin olive oil

Cook green beans as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
	Trim fennel bulbs; cut in half. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices. In large bowl, combine green beans, fennel and bell peppers. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
	Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine vinegar and mustard; beat with wire whisk until well blended. On cutting board, mash garlic and salt together with fork to make a paste. Beat into vinegar mixture. Slowly beat in oil until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
	When ready to serve, add dressing to vegetable mixture; toss gently to mix. Arrange on large serving platter. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Garnish with fresh fennel tops, if desired.