Watercress Radicchio Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese for 2
Brighten up your mealtime with this Watercress Radicchio Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese, a sophisticated yet effortless recipe perfect for two. This vibrant salad combines the peppery bite of fresh watercress, the bold, slightly bitter crunch of radicchio, and tender blanched green beans, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. Toasted walnuts add a nutty warmth, while creamy goat cheese crumbles elevate every bite. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this dish is a refreshing and nutrient-packed option for lunch, dinner, or as a side. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a quick, healthy, and gourmet meal designed for intimate dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups watercress
- 1 small head radicchio
- 100 grams green beans
- 60 grams goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the green beans. Trim the ends and blanch them by boiling in salted water for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking further and preserve their vibrant green color. Drain well after 2 minutes in the ice water.
Wash and dry the watercress thoroughly. Set aside.
Chop the radicchio into thin slices and add it to a large salad bowl along with the watercress.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the blanched green beans and toasted walnuts to the salad bowl with the watercress and radicchio.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Crumble the goat cheese over the top of the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and vibrant salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1774 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1172 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.
