Asian Green Bean Salad
Asian Green Bean Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe has 109 calories, 4g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. Head to the store and pick up honey, ginger, beans, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
In a 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil.
Add beans and cook until tender-crisp to bite, 3 to 5 minutes.
Drain, immerse in ice water until cool, and drain again.
In a serving bowl, mix vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce to taste, ginger, sesame seeds, garlic, and honey.
Add green beans, onion, and bean sprouts and stir gently to coat.
Serve at room temperature, or chill airtight up to 3 hours, and serve cold.
Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling
Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are my top picks for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Lubanzi Chenin Blanc with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.
Lubanzi Chenin Blanc
The 2018 Lubanzi Chenin Blanc is drawn from a blend of older, dry farmed bush vines & younger, drip irrigated vines. Its deep straw color points towards both ripe freshness & complexity. The nose brings tropical & stone fruits first, eliciting thoughts of tangerine & lychee. The palate is round and fleshy, pushing forward lychee again, along with white peach, apricot & green apple, all carried by a touch of elevated acidity. There is brightness & a slight hint of freshly baked bread throughout. The finish is long, soft & affectionate.