CHILLED GREEN BEAN VINAIGRETTE

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This is great to use up the green beans from your summer's crop, it is very good also! Plan ahead, this needs to chill for minimum of 5 hours. Prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs fresh green beans
1/4-1/3 cup onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or to taste)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Steam beans until JUST crisp-tender (do not over cook, the texture should be firm not soft).
  • Rinse/plunge in ice water or very cold water; drain very well.
  • In a bowl combine oil, mustard, wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper (adjusting all ingredients to taste).
  • In a large bowl place the beans and chopped onions.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over, and toss well to combine.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and chill for a minimum of 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 42.2, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.3

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