By Franco Namani
Apple - Green Beans Salad
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
This delicious salad is bright, balanced and bursting with flavor. The punchy vinaigrette adds tanginess, the walnuts add crunch plus a hearty dose of healthy fats.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:02:05 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories229.6 kcal (11%)
Total Fat18.9 g (27%)
Carbs14.5 g (6%)
Sugars7.8 g (9%)
Protein3.4 g (7%)
Sodium326.8 mg (16%)
Fiber4.4 g (16%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
500gGreen Beans
trimmed
1Green Apple
Large, Quartered, Cored & Cut Into Matchsticks
0.5 CupCelery Leaves
Coarsely Chopped
0.5 CupFennel Bulb
cored & thinly sliced
½ teaspoonfine sea salt
divided
¼ cupwater
1lemon
large, squeezed
1Chili red pepper
thinly sliced, optional
Dressing Ingredients
⅓ cupextra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoonApple Cider Vinegar
2 teaspoonsDijon mustard
1 teaspoonHoney
or syrup
1 clovegarlic
small, smashed
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
Garnish Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (2 tablespoons of salt for 2 quarts of water). Add the green beans to the water and blanch only for about 2 minutes or so, until the beans are just barely cooked through, but still crisp. (Fresh young beans should cook quickly. Older, tougher beans may take longer). When the beans are ready, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the boiling water and put it in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
Step 2
In a large bowl, Toss the apple, fennel pulp and celery leaves with the lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
Step 3
Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, black pepper, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
Step 4
Once the green beans are done cooking, whisk the olive oil mixture once more, then pour it into the bowl. Toss to combine, then taste and adjust the dressing & seasoning if necessary.
Step 5
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle the zest, distribute walnuts evenly and serve promptly.
Tip: How to make caramelized Walnuts
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 180 C degrees, Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the walnuts with the maple syrup, cinnamon, crushed red pepper, and salt. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring twice throughout cooking, until the walnuts are toasted. Remove from the oven and spread the walnuts in one layer
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