Tarragon-Mustard String Bean Salad

Name: Tarragon-Mustard String Bean Salad
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 1/4 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons, white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons, Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 tablespoons, lemon juice; 1 tablespoon, honey; 1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon, black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon, salt; 1 pound, green beans, stem ends trimmed; 1 pound, yellow wax beans, stem ends trimmed

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2007

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This salad is best served cold but can be served at room temperature for a picnic or barbecue. If you can't find yellow wax beans, use 2 pounds green beans. If you can't find tarragon, fresh dill and parsley also work well.

SERVES6 to 8

TIME40 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

A string bean salad, made with fresh beans and a light vinaigrette, is a perfect accompaniment to juicy grilled burgers or smoky barbecued chicken. Our bright, bold Tarragon-Mustard String Bean Salad recipe starts with beans flavored from t...

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