Green Bean Salad with Baby Corn

Name: Green Bean Salad with Baby Corn
Ingredients: 600 gm green beans, trimmed; 325 gm baby corn, trimmed; 1 red pepper, seeded and cut into slices; 1 red onion, cut into thin slices; 75 gm Kalamata olives; 200 ml extra virgin olive oil; 45 ml (3 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice; 45 ml (3 tablespoons) balsamic vinegar; 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh basil, shredded; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) minced garlic; ½ red chili, finely chopped; salt and ground black pepper to taste

This is one of my favourite salads that provide a refreshing crunchy contrast served with grilled fish or chicken.

Published 18 March 2022

Method

Blanch the green beans for 3 minutes in boiling water. Drain, refresh and set aside to drain
Combine the green beans, baby corn, red pepper, onion and olives in a salad dish.
Whisk the remaining ingredients together and check the seasoning. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss before serving.