CRUNCHY GREEN BEAN SALAD

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The texture and flavor in this salad will work for any fall feast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup honey
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups pecans
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup walnut oil
2 pounds string beans, trimmed
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 heads Belgian endive, trimmed and sliced lengthwise
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place honey and cayenne in a small saucepan; heat until warm. Stir in nuts. Line a baking pan with a Silpat (a French nonstick baking mat). Pour mixture onto Silpat. Bake until dark-golden brown, about 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and salt. Slowly drizzle in walnut oil, whisking constantly, until mixture is emulsified. Set aside.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Bring a medium stockpot of water to a boil. Add string beans; cook just until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately; immerse in ice water. Remove,pat dry; place in a large bowl. Toss with reserved dressing. Add reserved nuts, dried cranberries, and sliced endive. Add pepper to taste; toss gently. Serve immediately.

taata Junior
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's so delicious, they won't even notice they're eating healthy!


Sulman Lakhiw
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I love the bright and fresh flavors of this salad. It's the perfect way to celebrate summer.


Dodo Alicarte
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This is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Fatima Rasool
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!


Awais ali Awais Ali
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This is a great salad for a picnic or potluck. It's easy to transport and it holds up well.


Emmanuel frank
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I actually really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is really flavorful and the almonds add a nice crunch.


Muhammad Noraiz
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Itz Ajoke
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also very flavorful.


daniel mutua
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I also added some crumbled bacon and it was delicious!


Eman Abid
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I wasn't sure about the combination of green beans and almonds, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors and textures work really well together.


Mashom Khan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen green beans, so it's a great recipe to have on hand.


Humble Boy
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crunchy texture of the green beans and the flavorful dressing. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Lebo Rele
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This green bean salad is a refreshing and crunchy side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of green beans, almonds, and a tangy dressing is simply delicious.