Green Bean And Red Onion Salad With Radish Dressing

Green Bean And Red Onion Salad With Radish Dressing

Recipe By : Bon Appetit February 1995

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Beans & Peas Bon Appetit Magazine

Salads & Salad Dressings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

5 radishes -- unpeeled trimmed

-- coarsely chopped 1/2 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar

1 tablespoon honey mustard

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 1/2 pounds slender green beans -- trimmed

4 cups mixed greens -- see

1 red onion -- thinly sliced

2 large radishes -- sliced paper-thin

-- * mixed greens (such as red leaf lettuce and baby spinach), torn into bite-size

pieces Place 5 radishes in processor. Add oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic; process u

ntil thick dressing forms. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bow

1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring just to room temperature be

fore using.)

Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain beans and rinse under cold water. Drain. Pat dry with

paper towels. Wrap in kitchen towels and place in plastic bag. Chill until c

1 hour and up to

1 day.

Place beans, mixed greens and onion in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing t

o coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sliced radishes, if desired .

Betty Rosbottom

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