Balinese Green Bean Salad Recipes

BALINESE GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare beans and blanch in boiling salted water for 4 minutes, then refresh in iced water until required.
• Using a large mortar & pestle crush the peanuts finely, add the sesame oil, chili, garlic, salt, palm sugar, lemon grass, ginger, pepper, lime zest & juice until well combined.
• Add the Kecap manis and coconut milk to the peanut paste and blend until sauce is smooth. Taste and season with salt. Place sauce and water into a small pan and heat over a low heat stirring 2 mins.
• Combine the drained beans, sesame seeds and shallot in a large bowl.
• Arrange the beans on a large serving platter and pour over the peanut and coconut dressing.
• Garnish with toasted coconut and shredded lime leaves and Lime Wedges.
• Your Balinese green bean salad is ready!

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese.

EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Check often so beans don't overcook.
• Combine vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Drain cooked green beans and mix with dressing in the bowl while still warm. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.