String Bean and Mushroom Salad Recipe

Name: String Bean and Mushroom Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart water; 1 pound haricots verts or string beans, trimmed; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco; 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil; 1 cup thinly sliced red onions; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1 quart water
1 pound haricots verts or string beans, trimmed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

1
In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2
Add the beans and salt to taste.
3
Cook for about 5 minutes or until just tender.
4
Do not overcook.
5
Drain and cool.
6
Wash and dry the mushrooms, then slice them thinly.
7
Prepare the sauce by whisking together the mustard, vinegar, cumin, Tabasaco, salt and pepper.
8
Slowly add the oil while whisking vigorously
9
In a salad bowl, place the beans, mushrooms, onion and chives.
10
Pour the sauce over the vegetables and toss gently.

285

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart water, 1 pound haricots verts or string beans, trimmed, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, String Bean and Mushroom 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!

String Bean and Mushroom Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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