Cold String Beans With Vodka Vinaigrette

By á-170456

Ingredients

• OPTIONAL:
• 1 pound string beans trimmed (or 1 lb asparagus, peeled and trimmed)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 large shallot finely minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup Georgian or balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Polish vodka
• 1 tablespoon sumakh*
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 2 hard-boiled eggs finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper finely diced

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

* Note: Edible ground sumakh is available from Mid-Eastern or Russian markets or spice shops.

Blanch and refresh string beans in salted water.

In 1 tablespoon olive oil taken from the 1/2 cup, caramelize the minced shallot.

Put shallot, mustard, vinegar, and vodka in a blender. Slowly drizzle in the remaining oil. Mix in sumakh, salt, and pepper. Serve over string beans (or asparagus).

Optional: Garnish with a little chopped hard boiled egg and/or finely diced red bell pepper.

This recipe yields 4 servings.