Green Bean Salad II

Ingredients

 * 1 lb. fresh green beans
 * 1/2 cup water
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/3 cup wine vinegar
 * 1/3 cup oil
 * 1 onion, thinly sliced
 * 1 clove garlic, split
 * 1/4 teaspoon oregano

Directions

 * 1) Wash beans and add water and salt.
 * 2) Cook until tender. (If fresh beans are unavailable, omit this first step.  Instead, drain and rinse canned beans.)
 * 3) Drain, reserving water.
 * 4) To 1/2 cup cooking water, add vinegar, oil, onion, garlic, and oregano.
 * 5) Pour over beans and let stand for at least 6 hours.