Arugula, Potato, and Green Bean Salad with Walnut Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
22%
Arugula, Potato, and Green Bean Salad with Walnut Dressing
45 min.
8
142kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Arugula, Potato, and Green Bean Salad with Walnut Dressing, a delightful dish that perfectly balances freshness and heartiness. This vegetarian and gluten-free salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious side that complements any meal. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner.

The star of this salad is the baby arugula, known for its peppery taste, which pairs beautifully with tender fingerling potatoes and crisp green beans. The addition of toasted walnuts adds a delightful crunch and a rich, nutty flavor, while the homemade dressing, made with yogurt, Dijon mustard, and walnut oil, brings everything together in a creamy, tangy embrace.

Each serving is a mere 142 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste. The salad is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients, offering a balanced caloric breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply want to enjoy a wholesome dish, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Join us in celebrating the beauty of fresh ingredients and the joy of cooking with this exquisite salad that embodies the essence of healthy eating!

Ingredients

  • ounces baby arugula 
  • servings coarse salt and pepper freshly ground
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • 1.5 pounds fingerling potatoes 
  • ounces haricots verts trimmed
  • tablespoons yogurt plain low-fat
  • tablespoons walnut oil 
  • 0.3 cup walnuts toasted finely chopped
  • tablespoons white-wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon
  • colander

Directions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, yogurt, mustard, and the toasted nuts in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add walnut oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
  3. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
  4. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a colander to drain. Return pan of water to a boil.
  5. Prepare an ice-water bath.
  6. Add green beans to boiling water and cook until tender and bright green, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice water to stop the cooking.
  7. Drain and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  8. Arrange arugula, potatoes, and green beans on a platter. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Drizzle with dressing, toss to coat, and serve.
  10. Other
  11. Reprinted with permission from Meatless From the Kitchens of Martha Stewart Living, © 2013 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.For more than twenty years, the food editors and chefs in the kitchens at MARTHA STEWART LIVING have produced dozens of bestselling cookbooks, including Martha Stewart's Cooking School, Martha's American Food, Martha's Baking Handbook, Everyday Food: Great Food Fast, and Power Foods. MARTHA STEWART is the author of more than 75 books on cooking, entertaining, crafts, home-keeping, gardens, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of Cooking School on PBS.

Nutrition Facts

Calories142kcal
Protein9.25%
Fat42.52%
Carbs48.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.72
Glycemic Load
11.43
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.4121739436751%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
4.49mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
2.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.8kcal
7.09%
Fat:6.97g
10.72%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.44%
Carbohydrates:17.79g
5.93%
Net Carbohydrates:14.82g
5.39%
Sugar:2.06g
2.29%
Cholesterol:0.3mg
0.1%
Sodium:213.81mg
9.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.41g
6.83%
Vitamin C:21.07mg
25.54%
Vitamin K:23.02µg
21.93%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.08%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.88%
Potassium:477.79mg
13.65%
Fiber:2.97g
11.87%
Magnesium:38.88mg
9.72%
Copper:0.19mg
9.69%
Folate:36.31µg
9.08%
Phosphorus:87.13mg
8.71%
Vitamin A:404.65IU
8.09%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.34%
Iron:1.21mg
6.73%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.74%
Calcium:49.75mg
4.97%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.52%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.05%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.66%
Selenium:1.03µg
1.47%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.29%
Source:Epicurious