Green Bean Salad (Neely's BBQ)

I watched this recipe put together on Food Network and wanted to make sure I had it for the summer.

• Ready In: 8 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs green beans, stemmed
• 2  shallots, sliced thin
• 6  slices deli ham, diced
• 1⁄4 cup  slivered almonds
• 2  teaspoons dill leaves, freshly chopped
• 1  lemon, zested and juiced
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
•  kosher  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, over medium heat, add the beans and blanch for 3 minutes.
2. Remove from water and shock in an ice bath.
3. Drain, pat dry and add to a large serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss.