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Green Bean Salad with Asian-Style Dressing

3.7

(44)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

Dressing

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
a 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil

Salad

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 scallions, chopped fine (about 2 tablespoons)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, soy sauce, garlic, ginger root, and sesame oil. Add canola or vegetable oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    In a small dry skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and transfer to a small bowl.

    Step 3

    In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain beans well.

    Step 4

    In a large bowl, combine beans, scallions, sesame seeds, and dressing and toss well. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature.

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