Green Bean, White Bean, Basil And Ricotta Chopped S

Name: Green Bean, White Bean, Basil And Ricotta Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sea salt; 2 large handfuls haricots verts, trimmed; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 3/4 cup cooked navy beans; 1/2 cup fennel, cut in 1/4-inch cubes; 1/2 cup chopped watercress; 1/2 cup chopped green curly leaf lettuce or red leaf lettuce; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil; ⅓ cup ricotta salata, shaved into irregular 1-inch shards with a vegetable peeler; 4 chive flowers, broken into pieces, or 1 tablespoon chives in 1/2-inch slices; Pumpkinseed oil, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

Sea salt
2 large handfuls haricots verts, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
3/4 cup cooked navy beans
1/2 cup fennel, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped watercress
1/2 cup chopped green curly leaf lettuce or red leaf lettuce
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil
⅓ cup ricotta salata, shaved into irregular 1-inch shards with a vegetable peeler
4 chive flowers, broken into pieces, or 1 tablespoon chives in 1/2-inch slices
Pumpkinseed oil, for sprinkling

1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
2
Add haricots verts, and cook until tender but still slightly crisp, about 3 minutes.
3
Drain, then cool under cold running water.
4
Cut into 1-inch pieces (there should be about 1 cup).
5
Set aside.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and a large pinch of salt.
7
Slowly whisk in grapeseed oil until emulsified.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning; it should be highly seasoned.
9
In a large serving bowl, combine haricots verts, navy beans, fennel, watercress, lettuce, basil, cheese and chive flowers.
10
Pour half the dressing on top, and toss to coat, adding more if necessary.
11
Taste, and adjust seasoning.
12
Let sit for 15 minutes, then toss, and adjust seasoning once more.
13
Sprinkle a little pumpkinseed oil over it, and serve.

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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: Sea salt, 2 large handfuls haricots verts, trimmed, 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, and more.

Yes, Green Bean, White Bean, Basil And Ricotta Chopped 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.

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Green Bean, White Bean, Basil And Ricotta Chopped Salad

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