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Green Bean, Orange, and Green Olive Salad

3.9

(15)

An unusual combination of flavors — sweet, savory, and briny.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
12 ounces haricots verts or small slender green beans, trimmed
2 oranges, all peel and white pith cut away
1/2 cup small green olives (such as picholine)
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cook beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat dry. DO AHEAD Dressing and beans can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    Step 2

    Cut oranges in half, then crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices; place in large bowl. Mix in olives, parsley, beans, and dressing. Transfer to shallow dish.

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