PICKLED GREEN BEANS WITH SMOKED SALMON DIP

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I came up with this appetizer for my son, who's big on delicious but healthy food. The lighter beans-and-dip combo has won over even finicky eaters. -Dinah Halterman, Harmony, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (2-1/3 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons dill seed
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
4 cups water
1-1/4 cups white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sea salt
DIP:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese or nondairy imitation cream cheese
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1-1/2 cups flaked smoked salmon fillets
Fresh dill sprig, optional
Assorted crackers, optional

Steps:

  • Place beans in a 13x9-in dish. Add dill seed and garlic. In a large saucepan, combine water, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Pour hot brine over beans. Cool completely. Refrigerate, covered, 2 days., For dip, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Stir in parsley, chives, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, dill weed and salt. Stir in salmon. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to blend., To serve, drain green beans; arrange on a platter. If desired, top dip with dill sprig. Serve dip with beans and, if desired, crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Okenwa Kenechukwu
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This recipe was a complete disaster! The pickled green beans were mushy and the dip was flavorless.


Shawn Steele
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I found the smoked salmon dip to be a bit bland.


Ghulam Mostafa
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The pickled green beans were a bit too soft for my liking.


Ozodbek Sadullayev
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This recipe is a bit too vinegary for my taste.


Anas M. Surchi
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I used a store-bought smoked salmon dip to save time. It was still really good!


Sebastian Meeson (Seberous)
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These pickled green beans are a great addition to any charcuterie board.


Bria Martinez
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I made this recipe for a picnic and it was perfect! The pickled green beans held up well in the heat.


Muhammad Zakriya
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I'm not a big fan of dill, so I used fresh parsley instead. It was still delicious!


Jonathan Bunce
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bahez Baban Aziz
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I love the tangy flavor of the pickled green beans. They're the perfect side dish for grilled salmon.


Tanzeela Bhutto
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The pickled green beans are so good!


Happy Peculiar
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I've been looking for a good pickled green bean recipe and this one is perfect! The beans are crispy and flavorful, and the dip is delicious.


Zam Z
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Muhammad Muaz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover smoked salmon.


gamer pro313
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I'm not usually a fan of pickled vegetables, but these green beans are delicious! The vinegar brine gives them a nice tang that pairs perfectly with the creamy dip.


Amod Yonjan
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The combination of pickled green beans and smoked salmon dip is genius! It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


ExclusiveBarbie
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Jacob Jones
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These pickled green beans with smoked salmon dip were a hit at my last party! The beans were perfectly crisp and tangy, and the dip was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.