Green Bean, Orange and Green Olive Salad

Submitted by ellie_

"For Zaar World Tour - Australia - from Chef Bill Granger. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (May 2007)"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 12 ounces French haricots vert or 12 ounces green beans, trimmed
• 3 oranges, peel and pith cut away
• 1⁄2 cup small green olives
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley

directions

1. To make the dressing, whisk together first three ingredients (oil - honey)in a small bowl or jar. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook beans in boiling salted water for 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain, rinse and pat dry.
3. ***Both the dressing and beans can be made 2 hours ahead, let stand at room temperature.***.
4. Cut oranges in half, then crosswise into 1/3 inch thick slices.
5. Place orange slices in large salad bowl.
6. Add remainder ofthe ingredients (olives and parsley), beans and dressing. Toss.

Reviews

[Aussie-In-California]

This salad really WOW's people. I made a double batch for a bridal shower and it was a hit. For the dressing I also added a teaspoon of dried roasted garlic chips, and a teaspoon of onion powder. I think you could switch this up a bit to make an asisan style salad by adding rice wine vinegar in place of the red wine vinegar and perhaps a teaspoon or two of sesame oil.

 

[Chef Kate]

Very cool and refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. I let the beans macerate in the dressing for 2 hours, then tossed with the remaining ingredients--served over mixed baby greens--lovely! Thanks, Ellie