Green Bean & Whole grain Mustard/Honey Vinaigrette Recipe

I love this easy way to dress up fresh green beans. They have such great flavor. 

Serves 2-4

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

about 1 pound green beans, haricot verts 

1/4 cup Olive oil or Grape seed oil 

1 Tablespoon whole grain Mustard 

1 teaspoon Honey 

1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 

1 Tablespoon fresh Lemon Juice 

Directions

Wash, trim stems of green beans.   Prepare ice bath. In large bowl, fill with cold water and add about 8-10 ice cubes. In large pot, bring water to boil. Add green beans and cook for just about 2-3 minutes, or until beans become tender.  Drain green beans in colander, rinse quickly with cold water from faucet, then immediately add green beans to ice bath. When green beans have cooled, remove from ice bath and allow to drain.  In bowl or mason jar, add oil, whole grain mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar and fresh lemon juice. Mix well.  Toss green beans and vinaigrette. Add extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice or lemon zest right before serving.