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Green bean salad sensation changes summer menu forever

Green bean salad is the new hit in my house.
Green bean salad is the new hit in my house.
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9:37 PM EDT, July 18, 2024

Green beans in butter and breadcrumbs? That's old news! Ever since I discovered this salad recipe, I have used every green bean. Give this recipe a chance and see for yourself how amazing it is!

The season for green beans always reminded me of serving this healthy vegetable with a roux of butter and breadcrumbs. It was only recently that I abandoned this habit (this doesn't mean I'm tired of the dish) and started experimenting with different ways to serve green beans. However, I want to tell you about another recipe today.

What exactly am I talking about? A salad I make with green beans and just a few other ingredients. Since I made it for the first time, my family has fallen in love with it, and I probably won't go back to the classic roux anytime soon. I didn't think this dish would be such a hit — today, I know that's true, and I'm even more glad I gave this simple recipe a chance. I recommend you do the same. There's a good chance you'll discover a dish that will also become a hit in your home!

Green bean salad

Ingredients:        

  • 28 oz green beans
  • 2 flat tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard (homemade, maybe?)
  • 1 bunch of chives
  • Salt, pepper

Preparation:  

  1. Cook the green beans. The yellow variety takes about 8 minutes, and the green variety takes about twice as long. The goal is for the green beans to be neither too hard nor too soft. Don't forget to salt and sugar the water. Many people forget about the latter, but it's essential!
  2. Now, set the green beans aside to cool, and prepare the sauce. Mix mayonnaise with mustard, and add finely chopped chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper; you can also consider a bit of lemon juice. Mix well.
  3. Transfer the prepared sauce to the dish with green beans. Mix everything again, being careful not to stir too vigorously so the pods don't fall apart. Done. Enjoy!
It's worth taking advantage of the string bean season.
It's worth taking advantage of the string bean season.© Canva | al62
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