Cold Green Beans with Gruyere Cheese
Elevate your side dish game with this refreshing and sophisticated recipe for Cold Green Beans with Gruyere Cheese. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a make-ahead dish, this vibrant salad combines blanched green beans—crisp and tender—with the nutty, creamy richness of grated Gruyere cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance of flavors. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Quick and easy, this dish requires minimal cooking and can be served immediately or chilled for extra convenience. Pair it with roasted meats or enjoy it on its own—this versatile recipe is sure to become a new favorite at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 100 grams Gruyere cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set it aside.
Trim the ends of the green beans. Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp and vibrant green.
Immediately transfer the cooked green beans to the bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking further. Let them cool completely, then drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Grate the Gruyere cheese using a coarse grater and set it aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled green beans, grated Gruyere cheese, and chopped parsley. Drizzle the dressing over the green beans and toss gently to coat.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.2 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1667 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1237 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1159 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
