Green Bean & Feta Salad

This recipe makes three quarts.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups green beans, cleaned and cut (1 ½ inch pieces)
• 2 cups chopped ripe tomato
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• ½ cup chopped green olives
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• ¼ cup of good olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the green beans, chopped tomato, sliced red onion, green olives, feta, and chopped garlic. Mix thoroughly for one minute.
2. Toss with lemon juice, maple syrup, and olive oil.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to an hour in order for flavors to incorporate, then serve.