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Marinated Green Bean Salad

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Marinated Green Bean Salad

Photo © Molly Watson
Crisp-tender steamed green beans tossed with a shallot-y vinaigrette make a snappy summer Marinated Green Bean Salad or side dish.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
  • 1 small shallot ot red onion,minced
  • 1 Tbsp. sherry or red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1/8 tsp.dry mustard
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation:

  1. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set aside.
  2. Steam green beans. Immediately plunge green beans in ice water. Swish around until completely cool. Dry thoroughly - I like to pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Put green beans in a shallow dish.
  3. Combine shallot or garlic, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk in sugar, mustard, and oil to shallot mixture. Pour over green beans, cover, and chill at least 1 hour and up to overnight. (Green beans kept over night will loose some of their brilliant green color, but will be just as, if not more, delicious.)

Makes 4 servings Marinated Green Bean Salad.

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