The vinaigrette can be made up to 1 day in advance, covered, refrigerated and brought to room temperature before serving.
Servings: Serves 8
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds green beans , trimmed
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons ' ' lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 ounces goat cheese , softened and crumbled
    • Directions
    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add green beans. Cook 3 minutes; drain well. Set beans aside in colander; do not rinse (they will continue to cook). In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest, juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add beans to bowl and toss. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.
    From the August 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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