Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Fennel, and Goat Cheese

Green Bean Salad With Walnuts, Fennel, and Goat Cheese
Green Bean Salad With Walnuts, Fennel, and Goat Cheese

Here’s a tasty and nutritious salad that can be made ahead and served chilled.  Found at realsimple.com, this recipe serves 8-10.

Ingredients:
1½ Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the water
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced into half-moons (1¼ to 1½ cups)
¾ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
4 oz log fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Procedure:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.  Gradually add the oil and whisk until well combined; set aside.
  2. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.  Add the green beans and cook until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.  Drain, run under cold water to cool, and set aside until you’re ready to assemble the salad.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the green beans, fennel, and walnuts.  Add the goat cheese and vinaigrette just before serving.  Toss well and serve at room temperature or chilled.

You may also like...