GREEN BEANS AND RADISH SALAD WITH TARRAGON PESTO

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Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon. That adds a hint of licorice. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 cups thinly sliced radishes
1/2 cup pecan or walnut pieces, toasted
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Toss together beans and radishes. , Place pecans, tarragon, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper flakes in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add vinegar; process until blended. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Toss with bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mst Sadiya Akter
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Easy and delicious! I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit. The flavors are simple but so satisfying, and the salad is really refreshing. I especially love the crunch of the radishes.


Adaolise Precious
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This salad was a delightful surprise! I've never thought to pair green beans and radishes before, but the flavors and textures worked so well together. The tarragon pesto was the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright and herbaceous flavor that rea