Flat Bean Salad
Flat Bean Salad is a fresh, snappy, and delicious side salad served cold. Combined of flat green beans, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and fresh herbs.
Servings: 2 - 4 people
Ingredients
- ¾ lb fresh flat beans ends trimmed, cut in half
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped fine
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped fine
- salt to taste
- red pepper flakes optional to garnish
Instructions
- Begin by washing the beans, trim the ends and cut in half. Sammy's tip: if the flat beans are smaller, you don't need to cut them in half.
- To a medium sized pot, fill with water and bring to a boil.
- Add the beans and boil for about 2 minutes.Sammy's tip: if you want the beans softer, and less crunchy, you can boil for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the beans from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to an ice bath. This will ensure they keep their deep green color and stop cooking.Let sit for about 3 minutes.
- Remove the beans from the ice bath, gently pat to dry, and add to a serving bowl.
- Dress with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mint, basil and salt.
- Gently toss to combine, and taste for any additional seasioning.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let marinade in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes if using, and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 2mg
