Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound haricots verts or other green beans, cut into 3/4-inch lengths
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped baby arugula
  • 1/2 pound sliced smoked salmon, coarsely chopped
  • 4 (16-ounce) wide jars or containers with lids
  • bagel chips

Method

  • Cook beans in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water (2 teaspoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to cool. Pat dry.
  • Whisk together mustard, shallot, vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and toss with beans.
  • Stir together eggs, mayonnaise, celery, chives, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Divide arugula among jars and layer beans, salmon, and egg salad on top.