Green beans with goat cheese, dried cranberries and bacon

Ingredients:

• 700 g green beans, ends trimmed
• 110 g smoked bacon, cut into pieces (about 3 strips)
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots (about 2 onions)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp dry mustard
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt
• 0.5 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese
• 1/4 cup dried sweet cranberries

Preparation:

1. Cook the beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Transfer the beans to a large bowl.
2. Fry the bacon in a skillet and set aside to cool, reserving the rendered fat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, or until softened. Add the vinegar, Dijon, and dry mustard. Stir, scraping up any browned bits. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the olive oil.
3. Pour the warm dressing over the beans. Season with salt. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon, goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.