Salad with mussels, broccoli and green beans
5 servings
25 minutes
This salad is a true embodiment of Mediterranean flavor, where tender mussels combine with crunchy broccoli and fresh green beans. Historically, seafood holds an important place in Mediterranean cuisine as a source of rich flavors and health benefits. Here they harmonize with juicy cucumbers, while spicy French mustard, olive oil, and soy sauce add a special depth of flavor to the dish. Broccoli and beans add freshness and lightness, while green onions complete the composition with their bright notes. The salad is not only delicious but also healthy as it is rich in protein, vitamins, and antioxidants. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an exquisite side to fish or meat.
1
Place frozen mussels in a heated pan and sauté for 5 minutes without oil, then drain the juice and water into the sink and transfer to a salad bowl.
- Frozen mussels: 450 g
2
Thaw green beans and broccoli under running water or in the refrigerator on the top shelf in advance (the same can be done with mussels).
- Frozen green beans: 300 g
- Frozen broccoli: 300 g
3
Cut large broccoli florets into small pieces and slice the cucumbers into strips. Add the beans, cabbage, and cucumbers to the mussels.
- Frozen broccoli: 300 g
- Cucumbers: 200 g
- Frozen green beans: 300 g
4
Chop the green onion finely and add it to the salad.
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 20 g
5
Add mustard, olive oil, and soy sauce to taste. The combination of these three ingredients gives a special flavor.
- French (Dijon) mustard: 30 g
- Olive oil: 10 ml
- Soy sauce: 20 ml
6
You can also add salt and pepper to taste and mix.
- Ground pepper blend: 2 g