Warm Hot Honey Green Bean Salad

Ingredients:

For the Vinaigrette:

1/2 Cup of Pecans

3 Tablespoons of Buona Cucina Premium White Balsamic Vinegar

1 Tablespoon of Dijon Mustard

2 Tablespoons of Savanah Bee Hot Honey (available in store but call if you would like to have it shipped)

1 clove of garlic, minced

1/2 Cup of Buona Cucina extra-virgin olive oil of your choice

Salt and pepper to taste

For the salad:

1 1/2 pounds of fresh green beans, cleaned and trimmed

3/4 Cup of the vinaigrette

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Coat trimmed green beans in olive oil and season heavily with salt and pepper. Spread out evenly onto a baking sheet—roast the greens beans for 45 minutes, or until nicely browned.
  3. While the green beans roast, prepare the vinaigrette.
  4. Toast the pecans in a small saucepan over medium heat. They are ready when you can smell the nuts begin to become fragrant.
  5. Combine vinegar, mustard, pecans, garlic, honey, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  6. The nuts, mustard, and honey will create an emulsion. While whisking the mixture, slowly pour the oil. Vigorously whisk until everything is thoroughly combined.
  7. Once the green beans are ready, place them in a large serving bowl. Coat them with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.
    Recipe by Savanah Bee Company