Garden Bean and Mint Salad
8 servings
30 minutes
Salad with garden beans and mint is a refined dish of French cuisine that embodies freshness and simplicity. This salad combines the sweet taste of garden beans, the spiciness of garlic, the refreshing coolness of mint, and a light tanginess of lemon. It is perfect for summer days when you crave something light yet nutritious. The French love it for its balance of flavors and textures: tender beans, crunchy lettuce leaves, and a velvety dressing made from olive oil and lemon. Historically, this salad emerged as a seasonal dish using young beans available in spring and summer. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to fish and meat. It's an ideal choice for those who appreciate the natural taste of ingredients without being overloaded with spices.
1
Mix lemon juice, oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Lemon juice: 0.3 glass
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 clove
- Beans (broad beans): 3 glasss
- Green salad leaves: 4 bunchs
- Fresh mint: 35 g
2
Boil fresh beans for 3 minutes or cook frozen beans according to package instructions. Drain the water and rinse with cold water.
- Beans (broad beans): 3 glasss
3
Mix the chilled beans, salad, and mint in a large bowl. Add the lemon dressing, mixing while shaking the bowl.
- Beans (broad beans): 3 glasss
- Green salad leaves: 4 bunchs
- Fresh mint: 35 g
- Lemon juice: 0.3 glass
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Beans (broad beans): 3 glasss
- Green salad leaves: 4 bunchs
- Fresh mint: 35 g