Green Bean Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Delightfully fresh and loaded with texture, this Green Bean Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette is a vibrant side dish perfect for any occasion. Tender-crisp blanched green beans are combined with toasty walnuts, tangy red onion, and fragrant parsley, then tossed in a flavorful homemade dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic. The nutty richness of the walnuts pairs beautifully with the zesty vinaigrette, elevating this salad to a satisfying and nutritious star of the table. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or roasted vegetables. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s equal parts healthy and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams green beans
• 60 grams walnuts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons parsley leaves

Directions

Step 1

Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 3

Drain the green beans and transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.

Step 4

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before roughly chopping them.

Step 5

Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the parsley leaves.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, toasted walnuts, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 8

Drizzle the walnut vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(736.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1006.3

Total Fat 83.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1953.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 20.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.0mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 1658.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.4%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 22.0%