South African Nectarine, Griddled Bean and Crunchy Seed Salad
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
2 South African nectarines
400g fine green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
Sea salt
1tbsp whole coriander seeds
1tbsp caraway seeds
4tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional)
For the dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
Juice ½ lemon
1 tbsp honey
Pinch of salt
Method
Cut each South African nectarine into 8-10 slices.
Toss the green beans in a bowl with 2tbsp of olive oil and pinch of sea salt.
Heat a griddle pan to high and cook the beans for 5 minutes, turning often. Allow to cool.
Heat 1tbsp of olive oil in a small frying pan. Add the seeds and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and slightly fragrant. Drain on kitchen paper.
Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Add the beans, nectarines and seeds and toss together. Serve, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.
Credit: South African Fruit