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Prep and Cook time: 15 to 20 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
String beans are tangy and refreshing served cold in a mustard vinaigrette.
Ingredients
3/4 pound small, slender green beans
3/4 pound small, slender yellow wax beans
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
Salt and pepper
Whole fresh chives
Instructions
1. In a covered 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts
water to a boil.
2. Remove ends and any strings from green and yellow beans. Rinse beans
and add to boiling water. Cook, uncovered, until beans are tender crisp
when pierced, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, then immerse in ice water until cool,
3 to 4 minutes. Drain again.
3. In a wide salad bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and
chopped chives. Add beans and mix with dressing. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Garnish with whole chives.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 77 cal., 51% (43 cal.) from fat; 2.1 g protein; 4.8 g fat (0.7 g sat.); 8.2 g carbo (2.1 g fiber); 62 mg sodium; 0 mg chol.
Recipe for the Best REALTOR by www.JackieLynaugh.com
