Summer Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Pecorino Fresco

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
88%
Summer Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Pecorino Fresco
45 min.
6
213kcal

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Elevate your summer dining experience with this vibrant Summer Bean Salad, a delightful medley bursting with fresh flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, lunches, or light dinners, this salad is not just visually appealing but also incredibly healthy, boasting a remarkable health score of 88.

Imagine crisp-tender green beans, sweet yellow wax beans, and delicate haricots verts all coexisting harmoniously with the peppery notes of frisée lettuce. This dish is brought to life with a zesty dressing made from Dijon mustard, shallots, and two types of quality olive oils, marrying the natural bean flavors with a refreshing tang. The addition of toasted walnuts provides an irresistible crunch, while slivers of pecorino fresco add a creamy richness that cuts through the crisp vegetables.

Gluten-free and packed with nutritious ingredients, this salad caters to a variety of dietary preferences without compromising on flavor. Enjoy it on your patio in the warm summer sun, or serve it as an impressive accompaniment at your next gathering. In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a dish that not only satisfies but also nourishes. Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to a delightful dish that’s as good for your health as it is for your palate!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • teaspoons thyme leaves fresh
  • cups torn frisée leaves packed ()
  • ounces green beans trimmed
  • ounces haricots verts trimmed
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoon shallots minced
  • ounces semi-firm sheep's-milk cheese shaved with vegetable peeler (such as pecorino fresco)
  • 4.5 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar 
  • tablespoon walnut oil 
  • 0.3 cup walnuts toasted chopped
  • ounces turtle beans yellow trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • pot
  • ziploc bags
  • slotted spoon
  • colander

Directions

  1. Whisk shallot, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in both oils. Season dressing with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using salad.
  2. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water just until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to colander; rinse with cold water. Cook wax beans and haricots verts separately in same pot of boiling salted water, 3 to 4 minutes for wax beans and 2 to 3 minutes for haricots verts.
  3. Transfer to colander; rinse with cold water. DO AHEAD:Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap green beans, wax beans, and haricots verts separately in paper towels. Enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill.
  4. Combine all beans and frisée in large bowl. Toss with dressing.
  5. Transfer salad to serving platter; sprinkle with walnuts, herbs, and pepper. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein9.76%
Fat67.88%
Carbs22.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45
Glycemic Load
2.26
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.671304485072%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.54mg
Luteolin
1.8mg
Kaempferol
1.97mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
6.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:212.58kcal
10.63%
Fat:17.03g
26.19%
Saturated Fat:3.1g
19.39%
Carbohydrates:12.62g
4.21%
Net Carbohydrates:6.83g
2.49%
Sugar:3.2g
3.56%
Cholesterol:8.41mg
2.8%
Sodium:154.54mg
6.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.51g
11.02%
Vitamin K:237µg
225.72%
Vitamin A:4406.15IU
88.12%
Vitamin C:34.45mg
41.75%
Folate:144.81µg
36.2%
Manganese:0.64mg
31.99%
Fiber:5.78g
23.14%
Vitamin E:3.18mg
21.18%
Copper:0.36mg
18.1%
Calcium:167.17mg
16.72%
Potassium:558.3mg
15.95%
Magnesium:60.57mg
15.14%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.9%
Phosphorus:126.04mg
12.6%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.57%
Iron:2.21mg
12.3%
Vitamin B5:1.07mg
10.72%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.07%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.07%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.28%
Selenium:2.61µg
3.73%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.66%
Source:Epicurious