Green Bean Salad With Asian-Style Dressing Share


Course : Beans
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


---DRESSING---

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 piece fresh gingerroot -- peeled and minced -- (1-inch)

2 teaspoons asian sesame oil

1/3 cup canola oil -- or vegetable oil

---SALAD---

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 pounds green beans -- trimmed

2 medium scallions -- chopped fine
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, soy sauce, garlic, gingerroot, and sesame oil. Add canola or vegetable oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper. In a small dry skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and transfer to a small bowl. 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. 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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