GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH PUMPKIN SEED DRESSING

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Categories     Bean     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (not roasted; 2 1/4 oz) or pine nuts (2 1/2 oz)
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 lb green beans (preferably haricots verts)
2 small tomatoes (1/2 lb total), halved, seeded, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until puffed but not browned, about 6 minutes. (If using pine nuts, toast until pale golden, about 7 minutes.) Transfer to a plate to cool. Reserve 1 tablespoon seeds, then purée remaining seeds in a blender with garlic, oil, water, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and 1 tablespoon cilantro until smooth.
  • Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander, then plunge into a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain beans and pat dry.
  • Arrange beans on a plate and drizzle with two thirds of dressing. Top with tomatoes and remaining dressing, then sprinkle with remaining tablespoon cilantro and reserved pumpkin seeds.

John Berthaut
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This salad is the perfect side dish for any meal.


destiny amieyi
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the pumpkin seed dressing.


pahtoun k
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I added some crumbled feta cheese and a few chopped walnuts for extra flavor.


Dandison Precious
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of green beans, pumpkin seeds, and dressing.


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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Susu Gaire
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Iano Mpotmore
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this salad is really good. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the green beans are perfectly crisp.


Terra Bundance
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I love the combination of green beans, pumpkin seeds, and dressing.


Edward kisusu
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a potluck or barbecue.


Fedex Man
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This salad is a great side dish for any meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover green beans.


Baba Nusren
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The pumpkin seed dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Kevin Frazier
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The dressing is healthy and flavorful, and the salad is very filling.


Junaid Shah
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of green beans, pumpkin seeds, and dressing.


Liza Svg
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the green beans were perfectly crisp.


Nimra Nabeel
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I was skeptical about the pumpkin seed dressing, but it was surprisingly delicious! The salad was light and refreshing, and the dressing added just the right amount of sweetness.


Amit Kumar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I added some crumbled feta cheese and a few chopped walnuts for extra flavor.


AR Gamer
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so easy to make and the salad comes together in minutes.


Morium Began
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This green bean salad was a hit at my last potluck! The pumpkin seed dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the toasted pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch.