Green Bean Salad

Name: Green Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large Egg; 4 clove garlic; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. heavy cream; 1/2 lb. green beans; 16 white button mushrooms; 4 sprig mint

Published: Jun 29, 2011

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Kana Okada

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

134

A lighter alternative to a pasta or potato salad, this green bean dish calls for lots of fresh summer veggies and makes a great side dish at a barbecue or picnic.

Recipe courtesy of José Andrés.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 large Egg
4 clove garlic
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. heavy cream
1/2 lb. green beans
16 white button mushrooms
4 sprig mint

Directions

1. Step 1Make aioli: In a blender, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, egg, garlic, 2 tablespoons water, lemon juice, and salt. With blender running, gradually add remaining oil, blending until mixture emulsifies to a mayonnaise. (Add a few teaspoons water to thin, if needed.)
2. Step 2In a small bowl, whisk ¼ cup aioli with heavy cream. (Refrigerate remaining aioli to use later, atop grilled fish or chicken.)
3. Step 3In a medium bowl, toss beans, mushrooms, torn mint, and garlic cream. Divide among 4 plates and garnish with mint.