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Green and Yellow Bean Salad with Chive Dressing





Yields
Makes 6 servings

Notes: If making ahead, wrap cold beans airtight and chill up to 1 day.

 3/4 pound small, slender green beans
 3/4 pound small, slender yellow wax beans
 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
  Salt and pepper
  Whole fresh chives
Step 1
1

In a covered 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to boiling.

Step 2
2

Remove ends and any strings from green and yellow beans. Rinse beans and add to boiling water. Cook, uncovered, until beans are tender-crisp when pierced, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, then immerse in ice water until cool, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain again.

Step 3
3

In a wide salad bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and chopped chives. Add beans and mix with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with whole chives.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

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Amount per serving
Calories79
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g7%

Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 67mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 8.4g4%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g8%
Protein 2.1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.