Charred Bean And Pea Salad Recipes

CHARRED GREEN BEAN AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook chiles, garlic, ginger, black pepper, cumin and 1/3 cup oil in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and oil is very fragrant, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and maple syrup; set dressing aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oven on broil. Place beans and/or peas on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season generously with salt, toss to coat, and spread out beans in a single layer. Broil, undisturbed, until tender and blistered all over, about 4 minutes. Let cool.
• Arrange beans and peas on a platter and spoon reserved dressing over; season with more salt.

CHARRED OCTOPUS AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the octopus: Place cleaned octopus and flakey salt into a stand mixer with the hook attachment. Beat the octopus on the lowest speed until the tentacles curl and can be separated, 15 to 20 minutes; this tenderizes the meat. Remove the octopus from the mixer, rinse under cold running water in a colander, drain and pat dry. Cover and refrigerate until ready for use. For the vinaigrette: Combine and whisk together the vinegar, garlic, Simple Preserved Lemons, Meyer lemon zest and juice in a medium glass mixing bowl. Slowly add and whisk in the oil until completely incorporated and smooth. Add the basil and gently whisk. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready for use. For the salad: Preheat the grill to high heat. Separate the tentacles and head of the octopus. Skewer each leg, weaving the legs through the skewers. Using tongs and an oil-blotted paper towel, wipe down the grill grates to clean and create a nonstick surface. Drizzle the octopus with a few tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Place the octopus onto the hot grill and sear. Allow to char around the edges then turn, 3 to 4 minutes per side. The octopus is done when just cooked through yet nicely charred around the edges. Do not overcook or it will be tough. Remove and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Cut the octopus tentacles and head into bite-size pieces, and then toss with about 3 tablespoons of the lemon vinaigrette. Set aside. Toss the arugula, white beans, chile, radishes and red onions with the remaining vinaigrette. Add the warm octopus and carefully toss to combine. Season with flaky sea salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnishing with more preserved lemon, if desired, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
• Quarter the lemons and rub with the salt. Combine in a mason or canning jar and press the lemons to release juice. Top with water to cover. Seal and age for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

CHARRED BEAN AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook chiles, garlic, ginger, black pepper, cumin seeds, and 1/3 cup oil in a small saucepan over low heat, swirling occasionally, until garlic is golden and oil is very fragrant, 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and maple syrup; set dressing aside.
• Meanwhile, heat broiler. Place beans and/or peas on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil. Season generously with salt, toss to coat, and spread out beans in a single layer. Broil, undisturbed, until tender and blistered all over, about 4 minutes. Let cool.
• Arrange beans and peas on a platter and spoon reserved dressing over; season with more salt.

FRESH MULTI-BEAN SALAD WITH CHARRED RED ONION

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, stir together vinegar, mustard and garlic in small bowl. Add a good pinch of salt and pepper, then whisk in olive oil. Taste for seasoning, then set aside.
• Shuck and cook the fresh shelling beans. If using fava beans, blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, then rinse in cool water. Peel the outer skin from each bean and set aside. If using butterbeans or cranberry beans, simmer in lightly salted water to cover. They should be tender in about 30 minutes. Let shelling beans cool in their cooking water. (May be cooked ahead.)
• Cook the green beans, romano beans and wax beans separately. Simmer each type in lightly salted water for 3 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Spread them out on plates to cool to room temperature.
• Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lay onion slices in the skillet and let them char and soften slightly on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn and char the other side. Set aside to cool. Toast marjoram on the hot skillet until it chars slightly, about one minute, then remove. (You may char the onions and marjoram on an outdoor grill or under the broiler.)
• To assemble the salad, drain the shell beans (reserve liquid for another purpose) and put them in a large serving bowl. Add cooked green beans and charred onions. Season with salt and pepper. Add vinaigrette and toss well. Crumble marjoram and sprinkle over salad. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

GREEN BEAN 'N' PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.