Green Bean Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette Recipes

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green beans in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens and beans. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and remaining oil; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and blue cheese. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, walnuts and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Toss before serving.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season with a large pinch of salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Transfer to a boil of iced water to cool and then drain and pat dry.
• Add the green beans, onions, and walnuts to a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the green beans, onions, and walnuts and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and top with crumbled feta and freshly cracked black pepper.

Steps:

• Pound half the walnuts to a paste in a mortar, or process in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
• Add the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and salt and mix well.
• Cook the beans in an inch of water in a covered saucepan until tender-crisp, about 7 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a serving bowl, toss the beans, dressing, cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Garnish with remaining walnuts and serve warm or at room temperature.