FRESH BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH CREAMY CAESAR VINAIGRETTE

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Fresh Bean and Tomato Salad with Creamy Caesar Vinaigrette image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup pine nuts, plus for garnish
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup grated pecorino cheese, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 anchovy fillets
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound green beans, chopped
4 tomatoes, sliced
1 bunch basil, leaves torn

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: In a skillet over medium-low heat, toast the pine nuts, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. (Alternatively, place the pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast in a 350-degree oven until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.)
  • In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, pecorino, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, Dijon, anchovies, Worcestershire, cayenne and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the beans until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the beans to a serving plate and add the sliced tomatoes and torn basil. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, and sprinkle with some pine nuts and the 2 tablespoons pecorino. Season with salt and pepper.

Balqis11 Azmil15
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This salad was a disappointment. The beans were mushy and the tomatoes were tasteless. I won't be making this again.


Jacqueline Reay
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out way too salty. I think I'll use less dressing next time.


Bishnu Ekata
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some more herbs or spices.


Ifran ahammed Student
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this salad. The beans and creamy caesar vinaigrette really balanced out the flavor.


Rima Austin
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This salad is perfect for a summer BBQ. It's light and refreshing, and the creamy caesar vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Maseke Matutu
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Michael Anthony Douglas Sanginumbuk
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Bashir Sabiu
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for dinner at home.


Emmanuella Amankwah
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I'm not usually a fan of bean salads, but this one was really good. The creamy caesar vinaigrette made all the difference.


Kacey Needham
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


GILBERT NASHON
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I added some grilled chicken to the salad for extra protein and it was delicious. This salad would also be great with tofu or tempeh.


Shabnum Yasmeen
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I was skeptical about the creamy caesar vinaigrette, but it was actually really good. It added a nice richness to the salad.


My Phone
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I substituted cherry tomatoes for the Roma tomatoes and it worked out perfectly. The salad was still delicious and refreshing.


Janka Kandracova
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was colorful and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


dirtbikemaster mater
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. The creamy caesar vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.


Azaman Victory
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I love the simplicity and freshness of this dish. It's perfect for a light summer meal or as a side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


sedate imran
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This fresh bean and tomato salad with creamy caesar vinaigrette was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect - the beans added a nice protein boost and the tomatoes were juicy and sweet. The creamy caesar vinaigrette r