FRENCH STRING BEANS/ GREEN BEANS, TOMATO & BASIL SALAD
Hey Vegetarians and Side Salad hunters, here's a recipe for you ! This is a Jacques Pepin recipe. This is a family favorite. Just think of all the VITAMINS! If you follow the directions carefully, you will have a mouthwatering, beautifully arranged salad of green, white, and red on a plate. Enjoy !
Provided by Polar Bear
Categories Beans
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place approximately 1/2 inch of water in a medium-sized stainless steel saucepan and add about 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add the string beans.
- Cover and bring to a strong boil for 5 minutes.
- They just turn crunchy, cooked and a wonderful green (not brownish!).
- Using a skimmer, lift the beans from the pan and spread them on a large plate to cook off.
- Toss the beans with 2 tbsp white wine vinegar and oil.
- Season and set aside.
- Peel the tomatoes if desired but it is not necessary.
- Slice crosswise very thinly.
- Place the seasoned string beans in the center of a large platter and arrange the slices of tomatoes around.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Tomatoes need a lot of salt.
- Then sprinkle with vinegar and oil.
- Wash the fresh basil leaves and separate the leaves.
- Pile the largest leaves together.
- Roll the leaves into a tight bundle and slice them into very thin, long strips.
- Cut the onion into very thin slices and separate the slices into individual rings.
- With the beans at the center of the plate, sprinkle the onions on top, surround the green beans with tomato slices, and then arrange the sliced basil leaves around it forming a border.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 14.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 3.6
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[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.
Prakash Khatri
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted tomatoes. I also like to add some grilled chicken or tofu to make it a more complete meal.
Nuralam Shikder
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great potluck dish because it's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.
Red House
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet tomatoes and the crunchy green beans.
KanaoIsha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing really mellows out the tartness of the tomatoes.
Mishelle Mokoena
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use fresh basil from your garden.
Sayed Shahzad
[email protected]I love the bright colors of this salad. It's so inviting and refreshing.
Helen Osaigbovo
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.
Manjeet Dhakal
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.
Refentse Thato
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans, and this salad is a great option. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
My Ass
[email protected]This salad is so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I love the contrast between the crisp green beans and the juicy tomatoes.
Rana Abdulrehman
[email protected]I added some crumbled feta cheese to this salad and it was amazing! It added a creamy richness that really took the salad to the next level.
Hugh Hogan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover green beans. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Donna Ratley
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The tomatoes and basil really balance out the bitterness of the beans.
Shazil Hussain
[email protected]This is my new favorite way to eat green beans! They're so much more flavorful and interesting than steamed or boiled.
Jkaps 042
[email protected]I made this salad for a summer potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright flavors and the fact that it was so easy to make.
Princewill Ayozie
[email protected]This salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The green beans are crisp and tender, the tomatoes are juicy and sweet, and the basil adds a refreshing herbaceousness. The dressing is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the