Green Bean Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Delightfully fresh and loaded with texture, this Green Bean Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette is a vibrant side dish perfect for any occasion. Tender-crisp blanched green beans are combined with toasty walnuts, tangy red onion, and fragrant parsley, then tossed in a flavorful homemade dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic. The nutty richness of the walnuts pairs beautifully with the zesty vinaigrette, elevating this salad to a satisfying and nutritious star of the table. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or roasted vegetables. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s equal parts healthy and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 60 grams walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Drain the green beans and transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before roughly chopping them.
Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar.
Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the parsley leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, toasted walnuts, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
Drizzle the walnut vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.6 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1953 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1658 mg | 35% | |
*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.
