Green Bean Salad with Nutty Basil Dressing

Name: Green Bean Salad with Nutty Basil Dressing
Yield: serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; Freshly ground black pepper

December 9, 2011

A pesto-like dressing made from walnuts, garlic, and plenty of fragrant basil gives fresh, tender green beans a vibrant flavor. This simple, satisfying salad is delicious alongside grilled burgers, roasted chicken, or pan-seared fish.

Cooks' Note

For a nuttier flavor, replace 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with walnut oil.

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