Green and Yellow Bean Salad with Ricotta Salata Recipe

Name: Green and Yellow Bean Salad with Ricotta Salata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1/2 pound thin green beans; 1/2 pound yellow wax beans; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 tablespoons Nicoise olives, pitted and halved; 1/4 pound ricotta salata, thinly sliced (1 cup); Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1/2 pound thin green beans
1/2 pound yellow wax beans
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons Nicoise olives, pitted and halved
1/4 pound ricotta salata, thinly sliced (1 cup)
Freshly ground pepper

1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water.
2
Add the green beans to the saucepan and boil until just tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to the ice water.
4
Return the water to a boil.
5
Add the yellow wax beans and cook until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
6
Transfer to the ice water and let cool.
7
Drain the beans and pat dry with paper towels.
8
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the vinegar and shallots.
9
Add the beans, tomatoes, olives and half of the ricotta salata and toss; season with salt and pepper.
10
Transfer the salad to plates, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and serve.

275

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1/2 pound thin green beans, 1/2 pound yellow wax beans, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Green and Yellow Bean Salad with Ricotta Salata 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.

Green and Yellow Bean Salad with Ricotta Salata

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