Watercress Radicchio Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese for 2
Brighten up your mealtime with this Watercress Radicchio Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese, a sophisticated yet effortless recipe perfect for two. This vibrant salad combines the peppery bite of fresh watercress, the bold, slightly bitter crunch of radicchio, and tender blanched green beans, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. Toasted walnuts add a nutty warmth, while creamy goat cheese crumbles elevate every bite. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this dish is a refreshing and nutrient-packed option for lunch, dinner, or as a side. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a quick, healthy, and gourmet meal designed for intimate dining.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups watercress
- 1 small head radicchio
- 100 grams green beans
- 60 grams goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the green beans. Trim the ends and blanch them by boiling in salted water for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking further and preserve their vibrant green color. Drain well after 2 minutes in the ice water.
Step 2
Wash and dry the watercress thoroughly. Set aside.
Step 3
Chop the radicchio into thin slices and add it to a large salad bowl along with the watercress.
Step 4
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
Add the blanched green beans and toasted walnuts to the salad bowl with the watercress and radicchio.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Step 8
Crumble the goat cheese over the top of the salad just before serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and vibrant salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (502.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 698.9 |
| Total Fat 58.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g | |
| Cholesterol 47.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1774.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.5g | |
| Protein 21.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 264.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1172.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories