Salad with green beans, oranges and cheese

4 servings

20 minutes

This refreshing salad is a true embodiment of flavor balance, combining the sweetness of honey-caramelized orange, the spiciness of Adyghe cheese, and the freshness of green beans. American cuisine is known for its experiments, merging simple ingredients into amazing combinations, and this salad is a bright example of that. Light yet rich, it’s perfect for a summer dinner or as an accompaniment to a main dish. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar add depth to the flavor while mint leaves provide a touch of freshness. Optionally garnished with sesame seeds for a light crunch, this salad is an ideal choice for those seeking harmony between freshness, nutrition, and unexpected flavor combinations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 46.8
• Proteins: 2g
• Fats: 2.1g
• Carbohydrates: 4.6g

Ingredients

• Fresh mint: 20 g
• Oranges: 0.3 pc
• Green beans: 150 g
• Olive oil: 0.5 tsp
• Adyghe cheese: 20 g
• Balsamic vinegar: 1 tsp
• Honey: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Boil the beans in salted water, fry the orange in honey.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green beans: 150 g
   • Oranges: 0.3 piece
   • Honey: 1 teaspoon

3. Place mint, beans, cheese, and oranges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mint: 20 g
   • Green beans: 150 g
   • Adyghe cheese: 20 g
   • Oranges: 0.3 piece

4. Pour with oil and vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Balsamic vinegar: 1 teaspoon

5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.