Festive Warm Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans

2 minced shallots

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 Tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

3/4 cup olive oil

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

lettuce leaves

1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced

salt and pepper to taste

Honey Tips

Honey Is Magic

In the days before biology and botany were understood, people thought it was a special kind of magic that turned flower nectar into honey.

Directions

Blanche green beans until crisp-tender. Combine shallots and mustard. Stir in the vinegar, honey, and whisk in the oil. Place warm beans in a large bowl. Add red pepper slices and toss with dressing. Serve on top of lettuce leaves. Garnish with red onion rings. Serves 4.