Green Beans with Poppy Seed Dressing

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar or rice-wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed

Preparation

Step 1

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the dressing (step 1) for up to 2 days.

To prepare dressing: Heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add poppy seeds and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl (or jar) and let cool. Add oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, shallot, salt and pepper; whisk (or shake) until blended.

To prepare beans: Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Warm the dressing in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and toss to coat.