GREEN BEANS WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

By jarren

Ingredients

• 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
• 3 bacon slices, chopped
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 medium)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted walnut oil
• 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Cook beans in boiling water for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.

Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon. Add the shallots to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally;y. Place shallots and cooked bacon in a large bowl. Add beans to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add beans, oil, vinegar, and salt to bacon mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with walnuts and parsley.