Best String Beans Vinaigrette Recipes

STRING BEANS IN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place 5 cups of water to boil with salt, once the water has reached a rolling boil, remove from the heat and add the string beans to the water for about 5 minutes. Strain the string beans through a colander and run under cold water.
• In a large bowl, whisk the shallots, mustard and vinegar together. Add the string beans and some salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature, drizzled with a little extra-virgin olive oil, if you like.

STRING BEANS IN WALNUT AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim the string beans and steam until tender but firm.
• Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients to make a dressing. Toss the beans in the dressing while hot and leave at room temperature. Do not refrigerate if possible. Taste the beans again when they have cooled and correct the seasoning.

COLD STRING BEANS WITH VODKA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blanch and refresh string beans in salted water.
• In 1 tablespoon olive oil taken from the 1/2 cup, caramelize the minced shallot.
• Put shallot, mustard, vinegar, and vodka in a blender. Slowly drizzle in the remaining oil. Mix in sumakh, salt, and pepper. Serve over string beans (or asparagus).
• Optional: Garnish with a little chopped hard boiled egg and/or finely diced red bell pepper.
• Note: edible ground sumakh is available from Mid-Eastern or Russian markets or spice shop.

STRING BEANS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and the beans. Cook until tender but still firm, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Place beans in a bowl with the remaining ingredients except the tomatoes and olives. Mix well and chill. Serve with the tomatoes and olives.