Summer Green Bean Salad

Submitted by evelynathens

"Fresh, vibrant flavours."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 2 lbs green beans
• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 8 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon, zest of, coarsely grated

directions

1. Spread the pine nuts in a dry, heavy skillet.
2. Toast over medium heat, shaking the pan, until golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
4. Add the beans and cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 8 minutes.
5. Drain and refresh under cold water; drain.
6. In a medium pan, heat 2 tblsps of the oil.
7. Add the shallots and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until caramelized, about 6-8 minutes.
8. Add the vinegar and reduce by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Scrape the contents of the pan into a large bowl.
10. Whisk in the mustard and the remaining 4 tblsps of olive oil.
11. Add the green beans, scallions, dill and lemon zest and toss.
12. Season with salt and pepper.
13. The salad can be made up to 3 hours ahead.
14. Keep covered at room temperature.
15. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve.

Reviews

[FLKeysJen]

One of my new favorite recipes! What a perfect flavor combination, and love the vinegar reduction.

 

[Maito]

Oh my goodness, is this ever delicious! I used one third the olive oil. The balance of flavors is so perfect in this.

 

[Chef Kate]

If I could, I'd give this ten stars. The carmelization of the shallots and then the vinegar reduction is simply brilliant! Because of what I had on hand, I used sherry vinegar and cilantro instead of dill and served my lovely beans (from the organic farm) over baby greens and herbs. Fantastic! I will be making this over and over again.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

This is wonderful! I used green beans from my garden and made some amount adjustments, great recipe for green beans Ev! thanks, Kitten:)

 

[BLUE ROSE]

A nice salad to make. I left out the lemon in ours. Will make again.