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Green Bean Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

Tender green beans dressed with sizzling bacon fat, sharp vinegar, and mustard.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: German
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 245kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g French beans (haricots verts) trimmed
  • 200 g smoked bacon diced small
  • 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp whole-grain mustard
  • 1 small red onion very finely diced
  • 3 tbsp fresh savory or parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Blanch beans in well-salted boiling water 4–5 min until just tender. Drain.
  • Whisk both mustards, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss with warm beans and red onion.
  • Fry bacon until crispy and all fat rendered. Do NOT drain.
  • Pour hot bacon and fat over the dressed beans. Toss immediately.
  • Scatter fresh savory. Serve within 5 minutes while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 3g
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