Modern French Bean Salad
A refreshing and simple French bean salad with a hint of garlic and a balanced vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 pound French beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground (Or to taste)
Instructions
- 1Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the French beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry.
- 2Rub the inside of a salad bowl with the cut side of the garlic clove. Discard the garlic clove.
- 3In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- 4In the prepared salad bowl, combine the cooked French beans and chopped parsley. Pour the vinaigrette over the beans and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or chill for later.