Bright green beans with sliced mushrooms and cubes of fresh cheese. Tossed in an olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and mustard vinaigrette: tangy, savory, and clean. Mixed texture: crisp vegetables, soft bite, creamy finish.
Trim the green beans and cut them into medium batons. Slice the mushrooms, cube the fresh cheese, and mince the garlic very finely. Everything should be ready before the water boils.
Boil the water with half of the salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until bright green and firm to the bite. Drain immediately and cool under running water to stop the cooking.
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Whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, the remaining salt, and the black pepper for 30 seconds, until the vinaigrette looks combined and glossy.
Toss the well-drained green beans with the mushrooms and vinaigrette. Let them sit for 5 minutes so the mushrooms absorb flavor without turning slimy.
Add the fresh cheese at the end and toss gently, just enough to distribute it. Serve cold or at room temperature; each bite should feel crisp, tangy, and creamy at once.
