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Green Bean and Fennel Salad

4.2

(13)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons water
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 4 cups)
4 ounces button mushrooms, trimmed, quartered (about 2 cups)
2 cups chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cook green beans in large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl of ice water. Drain beans. Pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill dressing. Wrap green beans in paper towels and chill.)

    Step 3

    Place beans in large bowl. Add fennel, mushrooms, parsley, chives and lemon peel. Drizzle dressing over; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Toss again and serve.

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