GREEN BEAN SALAD

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a pot of salted water to a simmer.
  2. 2Bring a pot of salted water to a simmer.
  3. 3Bring a pot of salted water to a simmer.
  4. 4Add the green beans, snow peas, sugar snap peas and asparagus to the simmering water.
  5. 5Add the green beans, snow peas, sugar snap peas and asparagus to the simmering water.
  6. 6Add the green beans, snow peas, sugar snap peas and asparagus to the simmering water.
  7. 7Blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright and just tender.
  8. 8Blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright and just tender.
  9. 9Blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright and just tender.
  10. 10Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  11. 11Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  12. 12Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  13. 13Transfer the greens to a large bowl.
  14. 14Transfer the greens to a large bowl.
  15. 15Transfer the greens to a large bowl.
  16. 16In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  17. 17In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  18. 18In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  19. 19Shake or whisk the dressing until well combined.
  20. 20Shake or whisk the dressing until well combined.
  21. 21Shake or whisk the dressing until well combined.
  22. 22Pour the dressing over the greens and toss gently.
  23. 23Pour the dressing over the greens and toss gently.
  24. 24Pour the dressing over the greens and toss gently.
  25. 25Add the spring onion, roasted hazelnuts, and mint.
  26. 26Add the spring onion, roasted hazelnuts, and mint.
  27. 27Add the spring onion, roasted hazelnuts, and mint.
  28. 28Season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  29. 29Season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  30. 30Season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  31. 31Toss again before serving or chill until ready.
  32. 32Toss again before serving or chill until ready.
  33. 33Toss again before serving or chill until ready.

Ingredients

  • 400 g green beans, ends trimmed
  • 400 g green beans, ends trimmed
  • 400 g green beans, ends trimmed
  • 150 g snow peas, trimmed
  • 150 g snow peas, trimmed
  • 150 g snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 1 handful sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
  • 1 handful sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
  • 1 handful sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
  • 4 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 4 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 4 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 0.5 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 handful fresh mint, roughly chopped
  • 1 handful fresh mint, roughly chopped
  • 1 handful fresh mint, roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
  • 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
  • 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • sea salt
  • sea salt
  • sea salt
  • cracked black pepper
  • cracked black pepper
  • cracked black pepper

Equipment

potlarge bowlsmall jarsmall bowl

Tips

  • Optionally add fresh mint for delicious flavor.
  • Rinse blanched greens under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Season with extra salt and pepper if needed.