String Beans in Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
• 6 servings olive oil extra-virgin for serving, optional
• 6 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 medium shallots halved finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 
• 0.3 pound string beans snipped
• 5 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk
• colander

Directions

1. Place 5 cups of water to boil with salt, once the water has reached a rolling boil, remove from the heat and add the string beans to the water for about 5 minutes. Strain the string beans through a colander and run under cold water.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the shallots, mustard and vinegar together.
3. Add the string beans and some salt and pepper and toss to combine.
4. Serve chilled or at room temperature, drizzled with a little extra-virgin olive oil, if you like.