Bean Salad with Pine Nuts
This simple salad pairs beautifully with practically any grilled meat or fish and features beans, currants and pine nuts.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds green beans, steamed crisp-tender
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 Tablespoon Dijon Style Mustard
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1 Tablespoon Honey
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Salt and Pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
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Optional - 1/4 cup dried black currants (add with the pine nuts if using)
Instructions
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In a small pan, lightly saute the garlic in the oil until soft, not brown.
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In a small deep bowl whisk the vinegar, mustard and honey and then drizzle in the olive oil/garlic mixture whisking constantly.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour over hot green beans and toss well.
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Just before serving, toss with half of the pine nuts, and use the rest to garnish.
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These are great warm, room temperature or cold.
*Make these spicy by using Chipotle or Harissa Olive Oil!