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Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese and Nuts Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Blanching
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and vibrant Green Bean Salad featuring crisp blanched green beans tossed with radicchio, red onion, and a honey mustard dressing. Topped with creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts and almonds, fresh tarragon, and flaky sea salt, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors ideal as a light side dish.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • ½ head radicchio, sliced into strips
  • Scant ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 ounces goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves
  • Flaky sea salt, to taste

Honey Mustard Dressing

  • Honey mustard dressing, quantity sufficient for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of ice water. Add the trimmed green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Immediately remove the beans and submerge them in the ice water for about 15 seconds to stop the cooking process and maintain vibrant color. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled green beans, sliced radicchio, and thinly sliced red onion. Add a few spoonfuls of honey mustard dressing and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  3. Assemble the Salad: Transfer the tossed salad mixture to a serving platter. Dot small dollops of goat cheese evenly over the top. Sprinkle chopped walnuts, sliced almonds, and fresh tarragon leaves across the salad for added texture and flavor.
  4. Finish and Serve: Drizzle additional honey mustard dressing over the top as desired. Season lightly with flaky sea salt to taste. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp, fresh flavors at their best.

Notes

  • This salad is a great make-ahead dish; the dressing and blanched green beans can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated.
  • Using flaky sea salt adds a pleasant texture and highlights the flavors; regular salt can be used but adjust quantity accordingly.
  • For added protein, consider topping with grilled chicken or toasted chickpeas.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 12 mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/green-bean-salad-with-goat-cheese-and-nuts-recipe/