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Chicory and green bean salad

This chicory and green bean salad can be prepared in just a few minutes -  so it's absolutely perfect on busy or lazy days. Also, it goes really well with barbecued/grilled fish and meat or it can be served as a side salad with a roast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Cuisine: French
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 heads of red chicory
  • 200 g green beans
  • 1 fennel bulb optional
  • Dressing:
  • 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes then rinse with cold water and drain.
  2. Cut the fennel in half, then shred it very thinly.
  3. Separate the chicory leaves, wash them and dry. Scatter the vegetables in a large salad bowl.
  4. Whisk together the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Drizzle this over the salad and toss well.