Eat Your Beans! Easy Fresh Green Bean Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A handy little recipe that I adapted from a pretty generic looking Mexican cookbook that I have. The original recipe calls for feta cheese, so that's an option if you eat dairy. I think it's a great dish without the cheese but also plan to incorporate Almond 'feta Cheese' Spread With Herb Oil (Vegan) into it next time. Great way to use fresh beans from your garden, they are the star of the dish! Ingredients:
3/4 lb fresh green beans, topped and tailed |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or sub your favourite fruit vinegar) |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
1 fresh garlic clove (optional) |
1/2 red onion, diced |
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
2 red radishes, thinly sliced |
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped well (or sub 1/2 tsp dried) |
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (or halved) |
sea salt |
black pepper |
Directions:
1. Bring about 2 inches of water to boil in the bottom of a steamer. Add the beans to the top part, cover and let steam until tender but still firm (about 4-5 minutes). You really want to retain their crispness. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. You could also dunk them into a ice water bath. Drain well and pat dry.
2. While the beans cook, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard and garlic and season to taste with S&P. (If using feta you likely won't want any salt).
3. Place the cooled beans into a bowl with the onions, cilantro, radish slices, oregano and toss together with the dressing. Adjust seasoning.
4. Transfer to a serving platter. Surround the beans with the tomato wedges for garnish. Chill until ready to serve.
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