GREEN BEAN AND RED PEPPER SALAD

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans
1 medium-size sweet red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Trim the ends off the beans. Remove the strings if any.
  • Bring to a boil enough water to cover the beans. Add the beans and, when the water returns to a boil, cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain well and put them in a salad bowl.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place the pepper under the broiler, and cook it on all sides until the entire skin is well charred. When cool enough to handle, split it in half. Remove and discard the seeds and veins. Pull off the charred skin, and cut the pepper into strips about 1/4-inch wide. Add them to the beans. Add the onion.
  • Place the mustard, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Start stirring with a wire whisk, and gradually add the oil. Blend well.
  • Add the dressing to the bean mixture. Stir and blend well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 222, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 439 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ogunwole Baderinwa Raphael
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out really bland.


Abdo Noori
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Fahad Pervaiz
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I love the crunch of the green beans and red peppers in this salad.


Ganga Pariyar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Thamnzo Mvulani
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bill
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Sk Sowaib
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I'm not a huge fan of vinegar-based dressings, but this one is really good. It's not too tart or overpowering.


Rabbi Sd
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover green beans and red peppers.


StockGirl 7379
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.


Nasasira Gerald
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and herbs to it, and it's always delicious.


joe mukama
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


abdoulie fowlis
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's so refreshing and easy to make.


Suraj Bk
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.


Mathematicals Electron
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The green beans and red peppers were perfectly crisp and flavorful, and the dressing was light and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.