Green Bean and Radish Salad with Garlic Scape & Mustard Vinaigrette

Recipe Description

Fresh, vibrant and full of flavor, this Green Bean and Radish Salad with Garlic Scape & Mustard Vinaigrette is a delicious side dish for a summer barbeque, it is also great for a healthy lunch or snack.

To make the salad, I first lightly blanched the green beans, then transferred them to an ice-bath, so they were cooked a little, but still retained a bit of crunch as well as their gorgeous green color. Once the green beans cooled down, I patted them dry and added them to a mixing bowl along with the radishes, which I had thinly sliced. The tangy radishes complement the slightly sweet green beans so nicely.

For the dressing, I first made a mustard vinaigrette comprised of Dijon mustard, olive oil, white wine and a touch of honey. I then finely diced some of the garlic scapes. If you’re not familiar with garlic scapes, they are the flower bud of the garlic plant, usually removed in order to let the garlic bulb increase in size. Garlic scapes are similar in taste to the garlic bulb, however are more subtle and a little bit milder, they are absolutely delicious. I added the finely diced garlic scapes to the mustard vinaigrette, resulting in a delicious, tangy dressing with a touch of sweetness and a subtle garlic kick.

Altogether, this Green Bean and Radish Salad with Garlic Scape & Mustard Vinaigrette is fresh, vibrant, full of flavor and has a nice crunch. This flavorful salad is perfect for a summer barbeque or picnic. This delicious salad is also wonderful for a light lunch or healthy snack anytime.