Inexperienced Bean Salad with Almonds + Parmesan

On the lookout for a scrumptious facet dish or Thanksgiving recipe that packs within the taste? This inexperienced bean salad is straightforward and comes collectively shortly however is all the time a fan favourite. Spotlight one of the best of contemporary inexperienced beans on this unbelievable and straightforward recipe.

Canadian Thanksgiving is that this Monday and I’m feeling a bit of nostalgic “down” right here in America (I technically stay North of the place I grew up however you get it!). I needed to share a Thanksgiving recipe to have fun but additionally only a scrumptious inexperienced bean salad that may be loved any day of the week.

It’s a regular day for us on Monday with work and college and the standard grind however this inexperienced bean salad recipe is certain to make it a bit of extra scrumptious

Components in Inexperienced Bean Salad

• Contemporary inexperienced beans – I’d suggest solely utilizing contemporary inexperienced beans for this recipe and skipping the canned inexperienced beans that are usually a bit too mushy for this inexperienced bean salad.
• Slivered almonds – you might additionally use a special nut like pecans, walnuts and even pine nuts
• Parmesan cheese – my choice for this recipe however any cheese will work together with feta cheese and even goat cheese.
• Additional virgin olive oil – the bottom of the salad dressing
• Balsamic vinegar – you might additionally use a special vinegar like purple wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar if that’s all you’ve got.
• Lemon juice – I like utilizing contemporary juice instantly from the lemon
• Dijon mustard – I personally choose the flavour of Dijon however use no matter mustard you’ve got.
• Garlic clove – freshly minced garlic builds out the dressing.
• Salt + Black Pepper – be at liberty to regulate to accommodate sodium ranges.

*If you happen to’d like you might all the time do a variation on this recipe by including a protein on high like hen or hard-boiled eggs.

The way to Cook dinner Inexperienced Beans

We’re aiming for crisp-tender inexperienced beans on this inexperienced bean salad recipe. Right here’s methods to blanch them:

1) Convey a big pot of salted water to boil and add the inexperienced beans. Blanch for two minutes after which drain.

2) Instantly place inexperienced beans in a big bowl of ice water to shock them. This stops the cooking course of and ensures your inexperienced beans stay crisp-tender.

The way to Make Inexperienced Bean Salad

STEP 1: COOK GREEN BEANS

As directed above.

STEP 2: TOAST ALMONDS

In a shallow pan add almonds and toast over medium warmth for a few minutes. Watch fastidiously to make sure they don’t burn.

STEP 3: MAKE DRESSING

In a bowl whisk collectively olive oil, balsamic, lemon, Dijon mustard and garlic clove or shake in a mason jar.

STEP 4: ASSEMBLE SALAD

Add your inexperienced beans, toasted almond and parmesan cheese to a big plate or bowl and toss with desired quantity of dressing. Add salt and pepper, to style.

Storage Directions

Retailer your leftovers within the fridge for as much as 3 days. I eat chilly instantly from the fridge.

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On the lookout for a scrumptious facet dish or Thanksgiving recipe that packs within the taste? This inexperienced bean salad is straightforward and comes collectively shortly however is all the time a fan favourite. Spotlight one of the best of contemporary inexperienced beans on this unbelievable and straightforward recipe.

• Creator: Davida Lederle
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook dinner Time: 10 minutes
• Whole Time: quarter-hour
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Class: Salad
• Technique: Cook dinner
• Weight-reduction plan: Gluten Free

• 1 1/2 lbs trimmed inexperienced beans
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup shaved or grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup further virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• juice, 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• Salt + pepper, to style

1. Convey a big pot of salted water to boil and add the inexperienced beans. Blanch for two minutes after which pressure. Instantly place inexperienced beans in a big bowl stuffed with ice water to shock them.
2. In a shallow pan add almonds and toast over medium warmth for a few minutes. Watch fastidiously to make sure they don’t burn.
3. Add your inexperienced beans, toasted almond and parmesan cheese to a big plate or bowl and put aside.
4. In a bowl or mason jar mix olive oil, balsamic, lemon, Dijon mustard and garlic clove and blend properly.
5. Add desired quantity of dressing onto your inexperienced bean salad and high with salt and pepper, to style.
6. Serve chilly. See storage directions above.