Green Bean Salad with Walnuts
Description
Quick, easy, delicious, healthy food…here’s an example of a side dish with walnuts that makes a side of green beans a special treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons California walnuts, chopped
- 2 teaspoons walnut oil (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
- Bring a large pot of water with a steamer basket to a boil, add green beans and steam for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over a medium heat until they become fragrant, about 2 minutes, and then transfer them to a small bowl. Add the parsley and onion to the walnuts and stir to combine.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard.
- Toss the dressing with the green beans, top with the walnut mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 65 cal
- Total Fat: 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g