French Bean and Parmesan Salad Recipe

Name: French Bean and Parmesan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 egg yolk; 100 ml olive oil; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 200 g French beans; 1 medium fennel bulb; 4 cups small salad leaves (rocket and watercress work well); 2 slices white bread; oil, for frying; parmesan cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 egg yolk
100 ml olive oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
200 g French beans
1 medium fennel bulb
4 cups small salad leaves (rocket and watercress work well)
2 slices white bread
oil, for frying
parmesan cheese, for garnish

1
Trim the beans and boil them for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
2
Drain under cold water.
3
Halve the fennel bulb and shred it finely.
4
Make the dressing by whisking the vinegar, mustard and egg yolk together.
5
Season with salt and pepper and then beat in the oil and cheese until it is thick and creamy.
6
Squeeze in the lemon juice and then set aside for a few minutes.
7
Cut the bread into small squares and fry in shallow oil until golden.
8
Drain on paper towel.
9
Mix the salad leaves, beans and fennel together with the dressing.
10
Pile on plates and shave a bit more Parmesan over the salad.
11
Sprinkle the hot croutons over the salad and eat immediately.

371

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 egg yolk, 100 ml olive oil, and more.

Yes, French Bean and Parmesan Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Bean and Parmesan Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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