Ingredients
1
bag (22 oz) frozen whole green beans
2
bulbs fresh fennel
2
red bell peppers, cut into bite-sized strips
1/4
cup pine nuts
3
tablespoons red wine vinegar
1
tablespoon Dijon mustard
1
teaspoon minced garlic
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
cup extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
Cook green beans as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
Trim fennel bulbs; cut in half. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices. In large bowl, combine green beans, fennel and bell peppers. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine vinegar and mustard; beat with wire whisk until well blended. On cutting board, mash garlic and salt together with fork to make a paste. Beat into vinegar mixture. Slowly beat in oil until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
When ready to serve, add dressing to vegetable mixture; toss gently to mix. Arrange on large serving platter. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Garnish with fresh fennel tops, if desired.
