Smashed Green Bean Salad With Crispy Shallots
A vibrant and crunchy green bean salad featuring a tangy Asian-inspired citrus dressing, topped with crushed peanuts and crispy shallots. The unique preparation method of smashing the green beans allows them to absorb more of the flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup fresh lime juice
- •¼ cup fresh orange juice
- •¼ cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar
- •1 Tbsp kosher salt
- •2 tsp fish sauce
- •1½ tsp sugar
- •½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- •2 lb green beans
- •½ whole red onion
- •2 Tbsp neutral oil
- •½ cup roasted salted peanuts
- •½ cup crispy fried shallots
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, salt, fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to combine. Transfer 2 Tbsp. dressing to a small bowl; set aside for serving.
5 min
- 2.
Working in 2 batches, place green beans in a large resealable plastic or silicone bag. Seal bag and whack beans with a rolling pin to split the skins, break beans into smaller pieces, and soften the insides without completely pulverizing them. Transfer beans to large bowl with dressing. Add onion and toss, massaging with your hands to break beans down further and coat. Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour or chill overnight.
75 min
- 3.
Using your hands, lift beans out of bowl and transfer to a platter, leaving excess liquid behind. Whisk oil and reserved 2 Tbsp. dressing to combine, then drizzle over beans. Gently mix in peanuts. Top with shallots.
10 min
