GREEN BEAN, WHITE BEAN, BASIL AND RICOTTA CHOPPED SALAD

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Green Bean, White Bean, Basil And Ricotta Chopped Salad image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Sea salt
2 large handfuls haricots verts, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
3/4 cup cooked navy beans
1/2 cup fennel, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped watercress
1/2 cup chopped green curly leaf lettuce or red leaf lettuce
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil
1/3 cup ricotta salata, shaved into irregular 1-inch shards with a vegetable peeler
4 chive flowers, broken into pieces, or 1 tablespoon chives in 1/2-inch slices
Pumpkinseed oil, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add haricots verts, and cook until tender but still slightly crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain, then cool under cold running water. Cut into 1-inch pieces (there should be about 1 cup). Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Slowly whisk in grapeseed oil until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning; it should be highly seasoned.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine haricots verts, navy beans, fennel, watercress, lettuce, basil, cheese and chive flowers. Pour half the dressing on top, and toss to coat, adding more if necessary. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Let sit for 15 minutes, then toss, and adjust seasoning once more. Sprinkle a little pumpkinseed oil over it, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 269 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Charlie Lewis
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes. This one looks like a winner!


AL Jhiad
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover green beans and white beans.


Wahid Maan
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I love the idea of adding ricotta cheese to a salad. It sounds like it would make the salad extra creamy and flavorful.


Lord Flint
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This salad sounds healthy and delicious. I'll have to try it soon.


Khursheed Ali
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I'm not sure about the combination of green beans and white beans, but I'm intrigued.


Sajid abasyn
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I'm willing to try this salad because it has white beans and basil in it.


Fatma Njoya
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This salad is a great idea for a summer picnic.


Muhammad din
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so delicious.


Tania Shazer
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients.


Matthew Rose
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Humphreys Munchies
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the green beans, white beans, and basil.


Saad Salman
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to add some protein to the salad.


michael calitz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a can or two of beans in my pantry, so it's easy to whip up this salad when I need a quick and healthy meal.


Ngumbau kithome
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I wasn't sure about the combination of green beans and white beans, but it really works! The salad is hearty and satisfying.


siphesihle thabede
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together with a light dressing, but it's so flavorful.


pasindu rasanga
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


GM Rohim 120
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


Arslan Akbar
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.