Thursday, December 10, 2009

Green Bean Salad

Green Bean Salad (Thank you Debbie, Wells Fargo)

Ingredients:
½ pound Green Beans, trimmed
2 Tbsp chopped Walnuts
2 Tbsp finely chopped Fresh Parsley Leaves
2 Tbsp chopped Red Onion
2 Tbsp Walnut Oil or Olive Oil
1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Directions:
Bring a large pot of water (with a steamer basket) to a boil, add Green Beans and steam for ~4 minutes.
Transfer Green Beans to serving bowl

Toast the Walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat until they become fragrant (~2 minutes)
Transfer the Walnuts to a small bowl to cool

Add the Parsley & Onion to the Walnuts – stir to combine

In another small bowl, whisk together the Oil, Vinegar, and Mustard. Toss the dressing with the Green Beans, top with the Walnut mixture and season to taste with Salt & Pepper.

Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 4 (½ cup) servings
66 Calories, 5 grams Fat, 2 grams Fiber = 1 point per serving

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