Ingredients:
1/2-1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 -2 tablespoon finely chopped shallots ( or to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1/2-3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled ( or to taste)
salt and black pepper
Directions:
In a small bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, shallot and oil.
Prepare a bowl with ice water.
In a saucepan with a small amount of water, blanch/steam the beans until JUST firm-tender (about 3-4 minutes); drain through a colander, then immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water just for a couple of minutes to cool and keep the colour.
Remove the beans to a bowl and dry well patting with paper towels.
Drizzle the dressing over the beans; toss to combine.
Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
Add in blue cheese and almonds; toss to combine.
Transfer to a serving plate or bowl, and sprinkle with more sliced toasted almonds.
Serve at room temperature.
Delicious!
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 24 min.