Bean Salad with Orange, Craisins and Raspberry Vinaigrette

  • Bean Salad with Orange, Craisins and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Bean Salad with Orange, Craisins and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Description

(serves 8 as an accompaniment to main course)

 

INGREDIENTS

 

100ml (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) fresh orange juice

100g (3/4 cup) dried craisins

45ml (3 tbsp) raspberry vinegar

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

¾ tsp Maldon sea salt

125 ml (½ cup) olive

600g green beans (prepared)

2 oranges (peeled and segmented)

 

METHOD

 

  • In a small pot heat orange juice until warm. Add craisins.  Soak for approximately 5-10 minutes.  Drain craisins reserving 2 tbsp liquid.

  • In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard and salt. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until mixture is emulsified.  Add the reserved cranberry juice.  Set aside

  • To a pot of boiling salted water add beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Drain immediately and immerse in iced water.  Remove beans and pat dry.  Place in large bowl.

  • Add craisins and orange segments and gently toss with the dressing.

  • Season to taste and serve at room temperature.