HARICOTS VERTS WITH ALMONDS, RICOTTA SALATA AND ORANGE-HONEY DRESSING

Haricots Verts with Almonds, Ricotta Salata and Orange-Honey Dressing image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound haricots verts (French green beans), trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons orange juice plus 1 teaspoon zest
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
2 ounces ricotta salata, grated

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the haricots verts, bring back to a boil, and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer the haricots to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking; drain and pat dry.
Whisk together the orange juice, zest, vinegar, honey, and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Combine the haricots, almonds, most of the ricotta salata and some salt and pepper in a serving bowl. Pour some of the dressing over the top and gently toss to coat. Taste and add dressing, salt and pepper as desired. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 7 milligrams, Sodium 162 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 8 grams