Fresh Green Bean And Blue Cheese Salad

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   Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Place green beans into the boiling water and blanch for one minute. Remove beans from water using a slotted spoon, put them into a colander and immediately rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set beans aside in a bowl

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   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over green beans and toss to coat. Toss in blue cheese and sunflower seeds. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour prior to serving (so flavors can mingle a bit).

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   Nutrition info per 1/2 cup: 108 calories, 7 g fat, 4 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber

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