Spring Chicken Mint Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups green beans, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 6 cups DOLE® Spring Mix
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast 
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese optional 
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup DOLE Red Onion, thinly sliced
• Mint Vinaigrette (recipe below)

Directions

1. Boil 3 cups water in saucepan; add green beans and cook for 4 minutes.  Drain and chill until cool.
2. Combine spring mix, chicken, cheese, walnuts and onion, in large bowl.  Toss with mint vinaigrette to evenly coat.
3. Mint Vinaigrette:  Place 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 1-1/4 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt in blender or food processor.  Cover; blend until mint is finely chopped and blended.