GREEN BEANS AND RADISH SALAD WITH TARRAGON PESTO

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Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon. That adds a hint of licorice. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cups thinly sliced radishes
1/2 cup pecan or walnut pieces, toasted
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Toss together beans and radishes. , Place pecans, tarragon, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper flakes in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add vinegar; process until blended. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Toss with bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Jordan Boyd
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious.


Anto_Moos
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


roy harris
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


April Bell
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Robin Ahamad
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer side dish.


Davidhenry Hames
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I love the crunch of the radishes in this salad.


Mukesh Mukhiya
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover green beans and radishes.


Radwan kaddour
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I'm definitely going to be making this salad again and again.


zezo ahmed
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This is the perfect salad to bring to a potluck or barbecue.


Liya Fesha
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious.


Kallie Loucas
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Miss Mim
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I'm not usually a fan of radishes, but they were delicious in this salad.


Mian Jamshaid ahmad
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Hameed Mahar
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The tarragon pesto is amazing! I could eat it on anything.


Jui Moni
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Rohit Rajbanshi
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I love the combination of green beans, radishes, and tarragon. It's so unique and refreshing.


Kevin Mwangi
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This green bean and radish salad with tarragon pesto was a delightful surprise! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the pesto added a wonderful depth of flavor.