This is a good salad. A delicious salad. A surprisingly hearty salad. Well, maybe not that surprising, given the beans, but tasty and satisfying nonetheless. It’s also a simple salad, easy to make and even easier to eat. Try to leave some leftovers, though, because it’s pretty damn tasty the next day (though I’d recommend gently reheating in order to maximise the tastiness).
The recipe originally comes from 101 Cookbooks, and I made a few changes according to taste and what was in the pantry. I added a lot more lemon juice because I love the zinginess. I used two tins of beans, one large butter beans, the other borlotti because that’s what I had. My carrots weren’t particularly young (but coming from my Greenline veggie box, they were characteristically sweet and delicious). That is to say, it’s an adaptable salad as well. Make it with whatever you have. I promise it will be delicious.
Carrot & Bean Salad
from 101 Cookbooks
For the dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
a good pinch of salt
3 shallots, thinly sliced
For the salad:
Olive oil
2-4 carrots, sliced
2 tins of white beans
1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
2 tblspns brown sugar
Sliced almonds (optional)
Mix together the dressing ingredients. Taste, adjust seasoning if necessary, and set aside.
Put a largish pan over medium head. Add a good glug of olive oil, then add the carrots in a single layer. Still occasionally until browned and softened.
Toss in the beans and the dill and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.
Tip the mixture into a large, heat-proof bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar and about 3/4 of the dressing, and mix gently. Let it sit for 10minutes or so to absorb the dressing and allow the flavours to mingle. Add the rest of the dressing if necessary (or keep it aside to liven up any leftovers). Sprinkle with flaked almonds if you’re using them.
Grab your fork and eat!
Gretel was getting fatter 