Chilled Celery & Bean Strip Salad

Name: Chilled Celery & Bean Strip Salad
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 medium stalks, sliced thin Celery stalks; 1 cup Bean strips (or thin green beans); 2, minced Garlic cloves; 2 tbsp, roughly chopped Roasted peanuts; 1 tsp Sesame seeds; 1 tsp (or to taste) Chili oil or fresh chili slices; 1 tbsp Seasoned rice vinegar; a pinch Salt; a pinch MSG (optional)

A crisp, refreshing side that pairs tender bean strips with crunchy celery in a savory, slightly spicy garlic dressing, topped with toasted peanuts and sesame.

15 min

Easy

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This cold salad is perfect for hot days when you want something light yet flavorful. The quick blanch gives the vegetables a vibrant color while keeping them crunchy. A drizzle of seasoned oil and a handful of peanuts bring texture and depth.

Ingredients

Celery stalks 2 medium stalks, sliced thin

Bean strips (or thin green beans) 1 cup

Garlic cloves 2, minced

Roasted peanuts 2 tbsp, roughly chopped

Sesame seeds 1 tsp

Chili oil or fresh chili slices 1 tsp (or to taste)

Seasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp

Salt a pinch

MSG (optional) a pinch

Instructions

Blanch the vegetables

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the celery slices and bean strips, cook for about 30 seconds until bright green. Immediately drain and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.

Make the dressing

In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, chili oil, rice vinegar, salt, and MSG (if using). Stir until the salt dissolves and the mixture is fragrant.

Toss and season

Add the blanched vegetables to the dressing. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated. Let it sit for a minute to absorb the flavors.