Chilled Green Bean Vinaigrette

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"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."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 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)

directions

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

Reviews

[Engrossed]

This has a nice flavor and stays nice a fresh for quite a long time. I didn't like that once refrigerated the vinaigrette kinda gelled which made it unappitizing. I used red onions. If I make it again I'll add some herbs like oregano. Made for Zaar Tag.