Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious side dish to accompany your next meal? Look no further than this zesty "Green Bean, Watercress, and Walnut Salad". Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this salad is a symphony of flavors that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where crisp green beans, peppery watercress, and crunchy walnuts harmoniously blend together, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. This salad offers a delightful balance of textures, from the tender green beans to the nutty crunch of walnuts, complemented by the refreshing bite of watercress. The secret to its deliciousness lies in the carefully crafted dressing, combining tangy lemon juice, savory Dijon mustard, and fragrant herbs, which elevates the salad to a gastronomic masterpiece.
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WATERCRESS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD
This bright green salad makes a perfect side for our Lamb Chops with Artichoke Hearts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; add salt. Blanch green beans until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Drain, and set aside.
- Whisk together shallot, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large serving bowl; season with pepper. Whisking constantly, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream; whisk until emulsified.
- Add cucumber and reserved green beans to bowl; toss to coat. Add watercress and mint; gently toss. Season with salt and pepper.
GREEN BEAN AND WALNUT SALAD
Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. -Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, walnuts and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Toss before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEAN AND WALNUT SALAD (MTSVANI LOBIOS PKHALI)
An excellent salad to go with a Russian Barbeque! For a crunchier salad, serve it soon after adding the dressing; for a more piquant flavor, make it the day before to allow the green beans to soak up the flavors of the garlic, vinegar, and walnut .
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h7m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, water, and oil. Mix thoroughly. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Bring enough lightly salted water to a boil to cover the beans when added. Add the beans and boil until the beans are tender, about 7 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold running water, and drain again. Pat dry.
- In a salad bowl, combine the beans and the onion. Add the dressing, cilantro, and more vinegar, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss well. Serve either chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.4, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 8.5, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 3.9
GREEN BEANS AND WALNUT SALAD
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk orange and lemon juice, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over beans and onions. Add orange and lemon zest. Top with toasted walnuts.
GREEN BEAN, WATERCRESS AND WALNUT SALAD
Steps:
- Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer beans to large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain; pat dry. Whisk vinegar, mustard and parsley in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover beans and vinaigrette separately; chill. Rewhisk before using.) Combine beans, watercress, walnuts and tomatoes in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
GREEN BEAN, WALNUT AND FETA SALAD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season with a large pinch of salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Transfer to a boil of iced water to cool and then drain and pat dry.
- Add the green beans, onions, and walnuts to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the green beans, onions, and walnuts and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and top with crumbled feta and freshly cracked black pepper.
WALNUT GREEN BEAN SALAD
Sauteed green beans, hunks of blue cheese and toasted nuts make this an extremely decadent salad. "I lightened up two recipes and combined them into this elegant specialty," writes Sarah Bartel from her home in Kewaunee, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green beans in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens and beans. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and remaining oil; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts and blue cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEAN, WATERCRESS, AND CRISPY SHALLOT SALAD
This year, instead of traditional green-bean casserole, try our vibrant salad of crisp-tender green beans and crunchy fried shallots in a lemony dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water, and place a colander inside bowl. Line a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels. Cook green beans in boiling water until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. With a wire skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer to colander to stop cooking. Cool green beans completely in ice bath, then transfer to lined baking sheet; pat dry.
- In a small saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium-low. In a small bowl, toss shallots with flour. Working in three batches, fry shallots in oil until golden and crispy, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer shallots to paper towels, and season generously with salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, mustard, and olive oil to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper. Place watercress on a serving platter, and drizzle with half the dressing. Top with green beans and remaining dressing. Serve sprinkled with fried shallots.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g
GREEN BEAN AND FAVA BEAN SALAD WITH WALNUTS
Skinning the fava beans for this summer salad does require a little effort, but you're left with a bright green, healthy salad. Walnuts, toast them or don't, add crunch and the dressing adds zing.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste and add the green beans. Boil 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Transfer (use a skimmer so that you don't have to drain the pot) to a bowl of cold water, then drain and set aside.
- Skin the favas. Bring the water in the pot back to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Drop the shelled fava beans into the boiling water and boil 2 to 3 minutes (5 minutes if the beans are bigger than your thumbnail). Drain and transfer immediately to the cold water. Allow the beans to cool for several minutes, then slip off their skins by pinching off the eye of the skin and squeezing gently. Hold several beans in one hand and use your other thumb and forefinger to pinch off the eyes; have a bowl for the shelled favas close at hand and this will not take a very long time.
- Stir together the vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, mustard, and garlic. Whisk in the oils. Toss with the green beans and favas, walnuts, tarragon and shallot in a salad bowl, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 507 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FARRO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND DILL
Farro is a perfect vehicle to showcase summer produce. With its nutty flavor and toothsome texture, the whole grain is a great counterbalance to snappy, sweet green beans. The farro cooks while you prepare the rest of the salad, allowing for an easy-to-assemble meal. Dill and walnuts, a nod to Middle Eastern flavors, are used in the gremolata, but pistachios and mint or hazelnuts and parsley would also work. Feta cheese or ricotta salata tossed in at the end would also be a nice addition. This hearty salad works well on its own, but would also be a fine companion to grilled fish or any other protein. Add the acid just before serving; it makes every ingredient sing.
Provided by Colu Henry
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add farro, 3 cups water and a pinch of kosher salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the farro is tender and toothsome, about 30 minutes.
- While the farro cooks, make the gremolata: Toast the walnuts in a large (preferably 12-inch) skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to ensure that they don't burn, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer toasted walnuts to a medium bowl. Add the dill, lemon zest and shallots and toss to coat. Season with salt and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet and heat the oil over medium. Add the green beans and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are crisp tender and start to brown in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water to help them along, if needed. Turn off the heat.
- If there is any residual cooking liquid from the farro, drain it and add the farro directly to the skillet. Toss with the beans until well combined and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl or platter and top with the gremolata. Drizzle with lemon juice or white wine vinegar to finish. Season with flaky salt, if desired.
GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS
Super yummy dish that can be prepared in advance, and tossed with hot oil just before the dinner is served. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Tina
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the walnuts on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse beans with cold water, and drain well. Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Melt butter or margarine with oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add walnuts and parsley and toss. Transfer to bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 28.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
A+ GREEN BEAN AND WALNUT CASSEROLE
Here's a winning recipe for an old time favorite including a crunchy walnut topping. Lower in calories, total fat, saturated fat, and reduced sodium all without compromising flavor!
Provided by California Walnuts
Categories Green Bean Casserole
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt spread in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes more. Slowly add stock and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in half & half and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook beans in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well then add to mushroom sauce; toss to coat with mixture. Transfer to an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
- Stir together all topping ingredients until well blended and sprinkle around the edge of the beans.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 474.5 mg, Sugar 4 g
WATERCRESS, WALNUT, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD
Categories Salad Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Walnut Watercress Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make caramelized walnuts:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In baking pan toast nuts in oven until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. In a small bowl stir together caramelized-walnuts ingredients and in a small nonstick skillet cook over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar caramelizes and coats nuts. Transfer mixture to a bowl and cool. Break walnuts apart.
- Make dressing:
- Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt and in a bowl whisk with mustard and lemon juice. Add oils in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified and whisk in tarragon and salt and pepper to taste.
- Trim endive and cut into julienne strips. Discard coarse stems from watercress and toss with endive and dressing. Top salad with Roquefort and walnuts.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans. Look for beans that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
- Trim the green beans before cooking. Remove the tough ends of the beans and any strings that may be present.
- Blanch the green beans to preserve their color and nutrients. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the green beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the beans are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Use a variety of greens in your salad. In addition to watercress, you can also use arugula, spinach, or kale.
- Add some crunch to your salad with walnuts or other nuts. You can also add seeds, such as sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- Make a simple dressing with olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper. You can also add a touch of honey or Dijon mustard to taste.
- Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
This green bean, watercress, and walnut salad is a healthy and delicious side dish or light meal. It is packed with nutrients and has a variety of flavors and textures. The salad is also easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty salad, give this one a try!
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