Posted on
14 October 2012
by
ewfood
Cold Bean and Snowpea Salad
Ingredients
200g snowpeas
225g butter beans
200g shelled edamame beans
2 tbsp garlic - peeeled and finely chopped
1 cup canola oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp soya sauce
1/4 tsp fresh black ground pepper
Preparation
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To start off with, blanch snowpeas in a large pan of boiling water for 10 seconds.
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Therafter, strain and place in cold water to cool the beans.
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After this, drain and set aside.
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Then blanch yellow wax beans for about 2 minutes.
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Strain and place in cold water until cooled then drain and cut into half
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Throw in the yellow butter beans to the snowpeas.
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Now add edamame beans.
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In a small pan heat oil over medium heat.
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Add garlic and cook just until the garlic begins to colour.
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Remove from heat and immediately place into a small bowl.
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In a separate bowl - blend the remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
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Slowly mix in garlic oil mixture.
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Add dressing, a few tablespoons at a time to the beans, tossing the salad until it is coated to taste.
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Use as much dressing as you feel required.
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Refrigerate the remainder in an airtight container and used within a week.
Cooks Note