Mushroom And Green Bean Salad(Cold)

• 3/4 lb. green beans (fresh)
• 2 Tbsp. minced shallots
• 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
• 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 c. chopped red bell pepper
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
• freshly ground black pepper
• tomato wedges (garnish)

1. Cut beans into 1 1/2-inch lengths.
2. Cover with water and cook on top of stove or add 3 tablespoons water and cook in microwave oven, just until beans are crisp-tender.
3. Do not overcook.
4. Drain beans.
5. Cover with ice water to stop cooking; set aside.
6. In small bowl, combine shallots, mayonnaise, lemon juice, oil and mustard; mix well.

green beans, shallots, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, mushrooms, red bell pepper, fresh basil, freshly ground black pepper, tomato wedges

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=297591 (may not work)