Cool and Creamy Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 lbs green beans, stem ends trimmed
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Fill large bowl with ice water and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts water and 1 cup vinegar to boil. Add sugar, salt, and beans and cook until beans are just tender, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add onion to pot and cook until just softened, about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Drain vegetables in colander and immediately transfer to ice water.

5. 5

   Once beans and onion are cool, drain again and dry thoroughly with paper towels.

6. 6

   Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in large bowl. Add chilled beans and onions and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.