Step into the vibrant culinary world of Georgia and discover a delightful vegetarian dish that combines the earthy flavors of beans with a refreshing cilantro sauce. Georgian bean salad, a symphony of colors and textures, offers a delightful balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its simple preparation and versatility, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to your next barbecue, potluck, or family gathering. Let's embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of this delectable Georgian bean salad and its irresistible cilantro sauce.
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GEORGIAN BEAN SALAD WITH CILANTRO SAUCE
This is one of my favorite versions of a signature dish of the Republic of Georgia.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories side dish
Time 2h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak the beans overnight or for six hours in just enough water to cover the beans. Transfer with the soaking water to a soup pot or Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches, and bring to a simmer. Skim off any foam, then add the onion and two of the garlic cloves. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour or until the beans are just about tender. Add salt to taste (about 1 rounded teaspoon) and the remaining garlic, and simmer another 30 minutes or until the beans are tender but intact. Drain, retaining the liquid.
- Toss the beans with the cilantro sauce and the scallions. If you wish, moisten with some of the bean liquid. Transfer to a serving dish, and allow to cool to room temperature. Moisten with more liquid if desired, and adjust seasonings before serving. Add chopped tomatoes if desired. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 144, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 169 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
GEORGIAN CILANTRO SAUCE
Years ago, I found an intriguing recipe for a sauce similar to this one. I loved it, but it wasn't until I read Dara Goldstein's "The Georgian Feast," from which this recipe is adapted, that I realized this sweet, pungent sauce is a mainstay of Georgian national cuisine, often served with grilled meat, chicken or vegetables.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories condiments, dips and spreads
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the dried apricots in a bowl and pour on the boiling water. Let sit for at least an hour, more if possible, even overnight. Drain over a measuring cup and retain 1/2 cup of the soaking water.
- Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the bowl. Add the walnuts, and process with the garlic. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the drained apricots, the lemon juice, salt, pepper and cayenne to the bowl, and process to a puree. Add the cilantro and other chopped herbs, and puree, stopping the machine to scrape down the sides several times. Combine the walnut oil and soaking water from the apricots, and with the machine running, gradually add it to the puree. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, and let sit for one hour. Taste and adjust salt. Serve with beans, chicken, meat or fish, grilled or roasted vegetables, or grains.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 366, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 421 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
GREEK GARBANZO BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- Combine the beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olives, cheese, salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Toss together and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1066.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
GEORGIAN BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- Place beans in a bowl; cover with plenty of water. Soak for 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain beans and transfer to a large pot; cover with plenty of water, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are soft, about 90 minutes. Drain and season with salt.
- Grind walnuts and garlic to a fine paste in a food processor. Add vinegar, 1/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Process until smooth.
- Mix beans, onion, chicken, and dressing in a bowl. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with 1 tablespoon parsley and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 23.8 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 27.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH MANGO, CILANTRO AND LIME
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, lime juice, honey and cumin. Slowly whisk in the oil until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the mango, pepper, beans, jalapeno and onion together in a large bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the ingredients and toss to combine. Season the salad with salt and pepper. Garnish with the cilantro.
THREE-BEAN SALAD WITH CILANTRO CHILE DRESSING
A "kicked up" version of Three Bean Salad. Haven't tried this dish but it sounds like a nice picnic or pot luck dish. Love the idea of combining fresh green beans, edamame and chickpeas. Prep time does not include marinating time for dish.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Beans
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook green beans in a 6-8 quart pot of boiling, salted water (2 tablespoons salt), uncovered, until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. With a wire skimmer or a slotted spoon, immediately transfer beans to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking. When beans are cool, transfer with a spoon or skimmer to paper towels to drain.
- Return water to a boil and cook edamame until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain and transfer to bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When edamame are cool, drain and transfer to dry paper towels to drain.
- Pat green beans dry and transfer to a large bowl. Pat edamame dry and add to green beans. Stir in chickpeas.
- Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 1/2 teaspoons salt, using side of a large heavy knife. Transfer garlic paste to a blender. Add remaining ingredients, other than bean mixture, and blend, scraping down sides occasionally until smooth.
- Add dressing to beans and season with salt. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve salad with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 213.7, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 2, Protein 11
BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE
A light & refreshing summer salad - takes a little time to get everything chopped, but it's definitely worth it in the end.
Provided by accidental glutton
Categories Black Beans
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, except avocados, in a large bowl and mix well. Toss with desired amount of dressing.
- Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Right before serving, add avocados and mix gently, being careful not to mash avocados.
- Serve at room temperature.
CRISPY WONTON CHICKEN SALAD
This dynamic chicken salad, starring crispy strips of fried wonton wrappers, draws inspiration from the wonton chicken salad at the soup and salad buffet chain Sweet Tomatoes, as well as the American Chinese chicken salads that pervaded chain-restaurant menus throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. In a supporting role, letting the crispy wontons shine, is the punchy dressing of peach preserves, rice vinegar, sesame oil and chili powder. The dressing's low oil content - plus the addition of mayonnaise, which helps create an emulsion - means the salad greens stay crunchy and keep for longer. For the chicken, you can use any leftover meat or tear pieces from a store-bought rotisserie bird.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories salads and dressings, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, peach preserves, mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili powder and onion powder, and season to taste with salt.
- Prepare the salad: Add the chicken to the dressing and toss.
- To fry the wonton wrappers, cut the squares into 1/2-inch strips, then cut those strips in half crosswise to shorten them. In a medium saucepan, heat an inch of oil over medium to 350 degrees, or until a wonton strip immediately bubbles when added. Carefully add the wonton strips to the hot oil and, stirring constantly with a slotted spoon, fry until puffy and golden, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Transfer the crispy wontons to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
- Assemble the salad: Add the chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, mint and half of the fried wontons to the bowl with the dressed chicken, and toss to combine. Season with salt as needed. Top with the remaining fried wontons and serve immediately.
GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND SOY-GLAZED ALMONDS
Categories Salad Ginger Herb Nut Picnic Low Fat Quick & Easy High Fiber Almond Green Bean Summer Chill Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place almonds in small nonstick skillet. Stir over medium heat until almonds are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Increase heat medium-high. Add 3 teaspoons soy sauce and stir until soy sauce evaporates and coats almonds, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate and cool. Chop almonds. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans under cold water. Drain well. (Almonds and beans can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover almonds and store at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate beans; bring to room temperature before continuing.)
- Whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce in large bowl to blend. Add beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle green onions, cilantro and almonds over salad and serve.
Tips:
- When choosing beans for this salad, opt for canned or pre-cooked beans for convenience. If using dried beans, soak them overnight and cook them according to package instructions before using.
- For the best flavor, use fresh cilantro in the sauce. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili peppers or cayenne pepper in the sauce to suit your taste.
- This salad can be served immediately or chilled for later. If you're making it ahead of time, wait to add the cilantro sauce until just before serving so the salad doesn't get soggy.
- This salad is a great side dish for grilled meats or fish, or it can be served as a light main course.
Conclusion:
This Georgian bean salad with cilantro sauce is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and can be enjoyed by vegans and meat-eaters alike. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try!
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