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Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese and Nuts Recipe

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

Description

A refreshing and colorful Green Bean Salad featuring crisp blanched green beans, slightly bitter radicchio, sharp red onion, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts and almonds, all tossed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect as a light side dish or appetizer.

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
  • Flaky sea salt, to taste

Honey Mustard Dressing

  • Honey mustard dressing, for drizzling (amount as desired)

Instructions

  1. Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Drop green beans into boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
  2. Shock and Dry Green Beans: Immediately transfer the beans to the ice water to stop cooking and cool completely, about 15 seconds. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Toss Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans, sliced radicchio, and thinly sliced red onion. Add a few spoonfuls of honey mustard dressing and toss gently to coat.
  4. Assemble the Salad: Transfer the mixture to a serving platter. Top with dollops of goat cheese, sprinkle the chopped walnuts and sliced almonds evenly, then scatter fresh tarragon leaves over the top.
  5. Finish and Serve: Drizzle additional honey mustard dressing over the salad, season with flaky sea salt to taste, and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

Notes

  • This salad can be prepared ahead by making the dressing and blanching the green beans up to 2 days in advance for convenience.
  • Ensure beans are thoroughly dried after blanching to avoid a watery salad.
  • For a nut-free version, omit walnuts and almonds or substitute with toasted pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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