Mixed Greens and Haricots Verts with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
- 1/3 cup hazelnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound haricot verts, trimmed
- 1/2 pound baby lettuce, washed and spun dry
- 1/2 pound frisee, washed and spun dry
- 2 tablespoons sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts toasted
- In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid combine vinegar, shallots, oil, and salt and pepper to taste and shake sealed jar until vinaigrette is emulsified.
- Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled.
- Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and shake before using.
- In a saucepan of boiling salted water boil haricots verts until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes, and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
- Drain beans in a colander and pat dry between paper towels.
- Beans may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, wrapped in a paper towel in a sealable plastic bag.
- Divide greens among 6 salad plates and top with beans.
- Sprinkle salads with onion and hazelnuts.
- Drizzle with viniagrette.
whitewine vinegar, shallots, hazelnut oil, verts, baby lettuce, red onion
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mixed-greens-and-haricots-verts-with-hazelnut-vinaigrette.html (may not work)