TANGY GREEN BEAN SALAD

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A warm, deliciously tangy flavoured green bean salad. For a more substantial salad, boil about 1lb of scrubbed new potatoes until tender, cool, and then cut them into bite-sized chunks. Stir into the green beans, and then add the dressing. From The Inspired Vegetarian.

Provided by Karen Elizabeth

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ounce butter
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
2 ounces white breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 egg, hard boiled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon French mustard
1 pinch sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Trim the green beans, and cook in boiling salted water for 5 -6 minutes until tender.
  • Drain the beans and refresh under cold running water, place in a serving bowl.
  • Make the salad dressing by blending the oils, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar and salt, thoroughly together.
  • Pour over the beans and toss to mix.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan, and fry the garlic for one minute.
  • Stir in the breadcrumbs, and fry over a moderate heat for about 3 - 4 minutes, until golden-brown, stirring frequently.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the parsley, and then the egg.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the green beans.
  • Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.7, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 187.3, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 4.9

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