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Green Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing

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Bright, crisp, and full of flavor, this chilled green bean salad is easy to prep, big on citrusy zing, and perfect with anything from roast chicken to summer cookouts!

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh green beans (trimmed and blanched)
  • 2 navel oranges (segmented)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/4 small red onion (finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or jar, shake together the red onion, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, chives, and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately transfer large bowl.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the warm, blanched green beans, toss gently to combine.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 4 hours or longer.
  5. Before serving, add the orange segments and pomegranate arils, toss to combine.
  6. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts, and serve immediately.

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