Photo: Harissa Spiced Green Bean Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups green beans cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups carrots julienne, cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
Harissa Spice Dressing:
- 4 teaspoons harissa spice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Directions
Bring a pot of water with a pinch of salt to a rapid boil. While the water heats, fill a large bowl 3/4 full with ice and add enough cold water to just cover ice. Add the green beans, carrots and garbanzo beans to boiling water in small batches to ensure the water does not lose its boil. Boil the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes, strain and submerge into ice bath as quickly as possible. Remove vegetables from the ice bath as soon as they are no longer warm.
In a small bowl, whisk together harissa spice, lemon juice, olive oil and white wine vinegar; set aside.
Place green beans, carrots, garbanzo beans and diced cucumbers in a serving dish and toss with harissa dressing. Serve cold or warm by slightly heating in a saucepan.
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By merlynn_12928563
on July 04, 2011
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I made the spice myself and didn't have all the ingredients. It still tasted good. My husband said it was good and I could make it again.
By obxgypsy
Manassas, 86
on February 02, 2011
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I mixed my own Harissa using the following measures and this was VERY good. I cut the cayenne in half, the 'original' mixture called for 2 Tbsp. It had a little heat, but just right. My family really enjoyed this! The cucumber seemed a little odd, but it really made this recipe rock! A nice balance to the heat.
1 teaspoon ground caraway seed
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
By g2b18pre_7963747
Colorado Spring...
on July 26, 2009
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This recipe is a delightful combination of earthy, sweet, spicy and cool. But do try the ingredients as listed before you start substituting. I think perhaps the first reviewers did not understand or did not use harissa. Harissa is NOT simply an equal amount of Cayenne pepper! It also comes in different degrees of heat. If you can't find it at your local grocery, you can easily make your own and adjust it to suit your own tastebuds Go to: http://mideastfood.about.com/od/dipsandsauces/r/harissa.htm but if you have a good spice shop or a Middle Eastern restaurant nearby, by all means use theirs.
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