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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Green Bean, Broad Bean and Caper Berry Salad recipe

Green Bean, Broad Bean and Caper Berry Salad
Green Bean, Broad Bean and Caper Berry Salad

Use a combination of round yellow and green beans If available. Substitute large capers if caper berries are unavailable

Serves 6-8 as part of a shared meal

Green Bean, Broad Bean and Caper Berry Salad  ingredients:
300 grains round green beans. 2 cups frozen broad beans. 1/3 cup caper berries. 1/4 cup herbs, use either dill, mint or flat-leaf parsley
Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. 1 clove garlic, crushed. 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion. sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Salad of green beans with caper berries recipe: Cook the green beans in plenty of boiling salted water until just tender Remove with a slotted spoon and refresh in cold water. Drain and dry on kitchen towels. Add the broad beans to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and refresh in cold water then peel, discarding the skins
Dressing: Whisk the ingredients in a bowl and season. Gently toss all the beans and the caper berries with the dressing and arrange in a shallow dish. Garnish with the herbs and a grind of black pepper
 
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