Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Green Beans with Cider Vinaigrette 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 8 Enjoy this simple salad with our Grilled Steak Sandwiches with Goat Cheese and Arugula. Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 pounds green beans, stem ends removed 2 garlic cloves, peeled ⅓ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Directions Set a steamer basket in a pot. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Place green beans in basket; top with garlic. Cover, and steam until green beans are crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Reserve garlic. Transfer green beans to ice water; let stand until cool. Drain; pat dry. Make vinaigrette: Using the flat side of the blade of a chef's knife, mash reserved garlic into a paste. Place in a small bowl; whisk in oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Toss green beans with vinaigrette, and serve. Print