Green Beans with Salumi Vinaigrette

Fresh green beans are pan-seared until tender-crisp and dressed in a flavorful vinaigrette made with cured salumi, garlic, and Mediterranean seasonings. This elegant side dish combines the crispness of beans with a rich, meaty dressing.

4 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic clove
  • 2 ounces salumi (such as sweet soppressata, chorizo, saucisson sec, or salami), casing removed, chopped
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 pound green beans

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Blend garlic, salumi, vinegar, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, and coriander in a blender, scraping down sides as needed, until very smooth. With motor running, slowly add 4 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons water and blend until combined; season vinaigrette with salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans and cook, tossing often, until tender and browned in spots, 10-12 minutes. Add 1-2 tablespoons vinaigrette (reserve remaining vinaigrette for another use) and toss to coat.

    12 min

  3. 3.

    DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.