Raspberry and Green Bean Salad With Le Gré des Champs
Ingredients
- 450 g (1 lb) green beans, trimmed
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 115 g (4 oz) Le Gré des Champs, cut into thin slices
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh raspberries
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) roasted sliced almonds
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
In a saucepan of boiling salted water, place the green beans and cook for about 2 minutes.
Drain the green beans and plunge them into a bowl of icy water to stop the cooking process.
Drain again, pat dry and divide among 4 plates. Top with shallots, cheese slices, raspberries, and roasted almonds. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper.
Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 45 ml (3 tbsp.) raspberry vinegar
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) balsamic vinegar
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) honey
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) Dijon mustard
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) hazelnut oil
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Whip all the ingredients together and set aside in the refrigerator.
Portions 4
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
2 minutes
Accompaniments
These lighter wines are known for their simple fruity scents, their refreshing quality and their subtle tannins. They should be enjoyed in their youth.
© Société des alcools du Québec, Montréal, 2007, 2012