Three-Bean Salad with Vinaigrette

Source: Martha Stewart, Everyday Food August 2007

adapted by http://theresalwaysthyme.blogspot.com/

note: I used frozen wax and green beans, already trimmed! and steam in the microwave!)

8 ounces green beans, stem ends removed, halved on the diagonal

4 ounces yellow wax beans, stem ends removed, halved on the diagonal

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 chopped shallot

Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Set a steamer basket in a large pot with a lid. Fill with a couple inches of water, enough to come just below basket; bring to a boil. or you can steam in the microwave.

Place green and wax beans in the steamer basket; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover pot, and steam until beans are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. With tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice water. Drain, and pat dry.

In a medium bowl, whisk together shallots, mustard, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add all the beans; toss to coat. If storing, refrigerate up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before serving.