Salad of French Style Green Beans and Goat's Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and sophisticated French-style Green Bean and Goat’s Cheese Salad. Crisp-tender haricots verts are elegantly paired with creamy goat’s cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, creating a delightful medley of textures and flavors. A zesty homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties everything together, while optional toasted walnuts add a satisfyingly nutty crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light and refreshing salad is perfect as a side dish or a standalone meal, offering a taste of French-inspired simplicity and elegance.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams French green beans (haricots verts)
- 100 grams Goat’s cheese
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 5 grams Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 30 grams Toasted walnuts (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Trim the ends of the French green beans, if needed. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry.
Step 3
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Step 5
Arrange the green beans on a serving plate, then scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and torn pieces of goat’s cheese on top.
Step 6
Drizzle the salad with the prepared vinaigrette, ensuring even distribution.
Step 7
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over the salad. For added crunch, scatter the toasted walnuts on top, if using.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this light and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (362.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 912.8 |
| Total Fat 84.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 53.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 590.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.2g | |
| Protein 24.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 193.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 606.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories