Description
Green bean salad from Gordon Ramsay combines crisp beans, toasted almonds, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Simple ingredients create an elegant side dish that delivers fresh Mediterranean flavors and delights dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) green beans, fresh, trimmed and blanched
- ½ cup (75 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup (40 g) red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (30 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Trim green beans and blanch in rapidly boiling water for 2-3 minutes until achieving a vibrant green color, then immediately shock in ice water to preserve crispness and halt cooking process.
- Vinaigrette Creation: Whisk extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic together, seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to develop a robust, tangy dressing.
- Ingredient Composition: Combine blanched green beans, sliced cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sliced almonds in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Flavor Infusion: Generously drizzle prepared vinaigrette over the salad, gently tossing to coat each component thoroughly and allow flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Resting and Serving: Let the salad rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor integration, then serve chilled or at ambient temperature as a sophisticated side dish or light, refreshing meal.
Notes
- Blanch with Precision: Ensure green beans are vibrant green and slightly tender, but not overcooked to maintain crisp texture and bright color.
- Ice Bath Technique: Immediately stop cooking process after blanching to preserve green beans’ crispness and prevent color fading.
- Vinaigrette Balance: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to create a harmonious blend of tangy and sharp flavors that complement the fresh vegetables.
- Marination Magic: Let salad rest for 15-20 minutes to allow ingredients to meld together, enhancing overall taste and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg