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.
Total Time
Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
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
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.