Blanched Green Beans in a Dijon Vinaigrette

Market Fresh Cooking: Blanched Green Beans in a Dijon Vinaigrette

 

Ingredients

•  3-5 lbs green beans of different colors
• 8 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 4 tsp honey
• 20 tbsp olive oil
• Salt

 Directions:

1. Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 4-5 minutes.
3. Whisk vinegar, Dijon mustard and honey with a pinch of salt until combined.
4. Add olive oil and whisk until emulsified.
5. Toss drained green beans with an appropriate amount of vinaigrette.
6. Serve.

 

Variation: add mint or other herbs when tossing in mustard and honey