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Smitten apple and hazelnut salad with green beans

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Made with sweet smitten apples, this hazelnut and apple salad recipe makes for a deliciously fresh side or light meal. Loaded with green beans and rocket, this colourful dish is sure to be a hit.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time15 minutes
  • Prep time20 minutes, + cooling time

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (35g) hazelnuts
  • 3 streaky bacon rashers
  • 2 Coles Australian Free Range Eggs, lightly whisked
  • 1 tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbs red wine vinegar
  • 160g green beans, trimmed
  • 2 Smitten apples
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 40g mixed salad leaves
  • 20g baby rocket leaves

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 150°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place hazelnuts on lined tray. Roast for 15 mins or until golden. Place in a clean tea towel and rub to remove the skins. Discard the skins and coarsely chop.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 2 mins each side or until the bacon is crisp and golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Cool slightly. Break into bite-sized pieces.

  3. Step 3

    Add the egg to the frying pan and swirl the pan to coat the base. Sprinkle with parsley. Cook until egg is just set. Transfer to a chopping board and set aside to cool slightly. Roll up the egg and thinly slice crossways.

  4. Step 4

    Whisk the oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Cook the green beans in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 2 mins or until tender crisp. Refresh under cold water. Drain well. Transfer to a bowl. Add vinegar mixture and toss to coat.

  6. Step 6

    Quarter and core the apples, then cut into thin slices. Place in a small bowl and toss with the lemon juice (this helps to prevent browning).

  7. Step 7

    Arrange the salad leaves and rocket on a large serving platter. Top with the green beans, egg, bacon and apple. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and season with black pepper to serve.