Green Beans With Red Onion Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onions

Instructions

1. Cut off and discard the tips of the beans.
2. Break the beans into 2-inch lengths.
3. Drop the beans into boiling salted water to cover and return to a boil.
4. Simmer about 7 minutes or until crisp and tender.
5. Do not overcook.
6. Drain.
7. Let cool.
8. To make the dressing, put the mustard in a salad bowl and add the vinegar.
9. Start beating with a wire whisk while adding the oil.
10. Add salt and pepper and the onions.
11. Add the beans and toss until blended.
12. Serve at room temperature.