Green Bean Peach Salad with Pinenut and Truffle

 

Peaches and grapes add sweetness to this healthy green bean salad that everyone is sure to love and it gets an earthy boost and richness from the addition of black truffles and buttery pine nuts.

The salad has a beautiful contrast of bright colours, textures and flavours and makes a wonderful accompaniment to any meal.


Dressing    Salad

    6 pcs Sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained
    60 ml Olive oil
    20 ml Truffle oil
    30 ml Balsamic vinegar
    1 tsp Maple syrup
    1 clove Garlic
    Handful of flat parsley leaves
    Salt and pepper

   

    500 g Green beans, trimmed
    2-3 Ripe yet firm peaches, sliced
    Handful of grapes, optional
    2 tbsp Pine nuts, lightly toasted
    1 Jarred truffle, sliced

    Add all ingredients for the dressing to a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Taste and season. Pour into a jar with lid and chill until ready to use.
    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add trimmed beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and refresh in iced water.
    Drain and place them in a salad bowl. Add the sliced peaches, grapes, if using, and drizzle with the prepared dressing. Toss gently to combine.
    Place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with pine nuts and sliced truffle. Serve.

Source: Green Bean Peach Salad with Pinenut and Truffle