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A bowl of green bean salad with feta, red onions, almonds, and pecans sits on a table with a baguette, white plates, forks, and a ramekin of slivered almonds.

Crunchy Green Bean Salad

Chef Jenn
Crunchy Green Bean Salad is a fresh and colorful mix of green beans, romaine, basil, nuts, and goat cheese tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. It’s perfect as a light side dish or a bright addition to any summer table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the salad:

  • ½ head romaine lettuce sliced across the leaf to make ribbons
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons almonds or slivered almonds, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped, can use pecans
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced, Soak the sliced onion in ice water for 10 minutes to remove the bite.
  • 2 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  • Drain the green beans and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool. Pat dry and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine, green beans, basil, and red onion.
  • Drizzle with half of the dressing and gently toss to combine.
  • Top with crumbled goat cheese, sliced almonds, and chopped walnuts.
  • Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.
  • Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Blanching the green beans just until tender keeps them vibrant and crisp.
  • If you prefer a tangier dressing, add a splash more vinegar or mustard.
  • Try swapping the goat cheese for feta or blue cheese for a bolder flavor.
  • For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add just before serving to keep the salad crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1314IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword cold vegetable side, crunchy salad, easy summer salad, goat cheese salad, green bean salad
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