Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad
Bright, bold, and irresistibly flavorful, this Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad is a showstopping side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender-crisp blanched green beans, tangy crumbles of blue cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this salad is elevated by a zesty homemade vinaigrette crafted from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for balance. Thinly sliced red onion adds a pop of color and sharpness, creating a medley of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish makes a refreshing addition to your dinner table, ideal for everything from weeknight meals to holiday feasts. Serve it cold or at room temperature for ultimate versatility.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 100 grams blue cheese
- 75 grams walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Trim the ends of the green beans. Blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. Let them cool completely, then drain and pat dry.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Place the cooled green beans in a large serving bowl. Add the sliced red onion, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 568 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 417 mg | 9% | |
*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.
