Green and Yellow Bean Salad
For the best flavor, let beans marinate.
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For the best flavor, let beans marinate.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans
- 1 lb. yellow wax beans
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic
- 1 Tbs. peeled and minced ginger
- 2 tsp. minced jalapeño or serrano chiles, or to taste
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 Tbs. granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Thinly sliced crisp fried shallots or garlic, if desired, for garnish
Preparation
Bring 3 quarts lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat. Blanch beans separately until crisp-tender. Immediately plunge beans into ice water, drain and set aside. Whisk remaining ingredients together and toss beans with dressing to coat. Let marinate for 1 hour. Serve garnished with fried shallots, if desired.
Wine Suggestions
For this recipe, a rich Cabernet, Merlot or Syrah would go nicely.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size SERVES 4 TO 6
- Calories 180
- Carbohydrate Content 21 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 480 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g