COLD GREEN BEAN AND BACON SALAD


20 oz fresh green beans
   or frozen thawed
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 T chopped parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
I Tiemonjuice
2 T white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Blanch green beans in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain well and rinse in
cold water to cool. Drain well again. Cook the bacon until it is almost crisp.
Drain the fat. Combine the beans, bacon, scallions, and parsley in a bow!.
Mix together the oil, lemon juice, and vinegar, Add to the bowl of heans
and toss together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Toss the salad a couple of times while chilling.