Green Bean Salad (Neely's BBQ)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs green beans, stemmed
• 2 shallots, sliced thin
• 6 slices deli ham, diced
• 1/4 cup slivered almond
• 2 teaspoons dill leaves, freshly chopped
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, over medium heat, add the beans and blanch for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from water and shock in an ice bath.

3. 3

   Drain, pat dry and add to a large serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss.