Fresh Green Bean Salad
The secret ingredient makes this salad so refreshing!

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

In a kettle of boiling water cook the beans for 2 to 4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, transfer them with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking, and drain them well. Pat the beans dry with paper towels and chill them, covered, for at least 3 hours or overnight.

In a large bowl whisk together the mustard, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the beans, the mint, and the onion and toss the mixture until it is combined well.

Per Serving: 108 Calories; 7g Fat (53.2% calories from fat); 1g Saturated Fat; 3g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 20mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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