Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Crunchy Green Bean Salad with a Sicilian Twist: A Fresh Mediterranean Delight
Embrace your summer dining with this vibrant green bean salad – refreshingly crisp and packed full of flavour!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg green beans
- ✓ 2 tins tuna in olive oil
- ✓ 200 g Belice Vasteddha DOP cheese
- ✓ a handful of parsley
- ✓ a small handful of Pantelleria capers
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt
- ✓ freshly cracked black pepper
- ✓ white wine vinegar
📊 Nutritional Information
My green bean salad, given a lovely Sicilian touch, perfectly captures the essence of summer and Mediterranean tradition. Green beans, with their satisfying crunch and fresh taste, are beloved across Italy, not just Sicily. This dish is spot on for warm days when you crave something light yet full of flavour. The inclusion of Belice Vasteddha DOP, a unique soft cheese from the region, combined with oil-packed tuna and Pantelleria capers, offers an exceptional flavour that truly delights the palate. Perfect for an alfresco lunch or a relaxed evening with friends, this salad is a beautiful celebration of Sicily’s simple and delicious cuisine.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Boil the green beans in lightly salted water until tender but still with a nice bite. Drain and allow to cool.
- 2
Flake the tuna and cut the Belice Vasteddha cheese into small cubes.
- 3
Finely chop the parsley and toss it with the green beans, capers, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix everything well.
- 4
Add a splash of white wine vinegar to give a touch of tanginess, then let the salad rest for about 20 minutes.
- 5
Serve the green bean salad at room temperature.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer flavour, chill the salad in the fridge for a few hours before serving. If you can't find Belice Vasteddha, a soft, mild cheese like robiola or cream cheese makes a fine substitute.
📦 Storage
- • Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- • Serve chilled, giving it a good stir beforehand to revive the flavours.
- • Avoid freezing this salad to preserve the crunch of the green beans.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy this salad alongside a glass of Grillo, a fresh and aromatic Sicilian white wine.
There’s something incredibly uplifting about a simple yet flavoursome salad that brings a little sunshine onto the plate – and this Sicilian-inspired green bean salad does just that. Whether you’re hosting a casual lunch or just fancy something fresh and tasty, it’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to please. I do hope you’ll give it a whirl at home and share it round the table with friends and family – after all, good food always tastes better when enjoyed together.
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