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:
- Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
