Green And Yellow String Beans With Almonds And Granny Smiths Recipe

Name: Green And Yellow String Beans With Almonds And Granny Smiths
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 10 ounces green beans; 10 ounces yellow wax beans; 2 granny smith apples; 1/2 cup walla walla onion, cut into crescents (my addition) (optional); 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted; mache or boston lettuce; Belgian endive; Vinaigrette Number 1; 1/2 cup grapeseed oil; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; salt; pepper; Vinaigrette Number 2; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/3 cup grapeseed oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (either regular or seasoned); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Servings: persons

Salad
10 ounces green beans
10 ounces yellow wax beans
2 granny smith apples
1/2 cup walla walla onion, cut into crescents (my addition) (optional)
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
mache or boston lettuce
Belgian endive
Vinaigrette Number 1
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
salt
pepper
Vinaigrette Number 2
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (either regular or seasoned)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar

1
In a non-reactive bowl, combine the vinaigrette ingredients of your choice and whisk well. Best prepared 1 hour in advance.
2
In a clean, dry cast iron skillet, lightly toast the almond slices and allow to cool.
3
Cut the tips off both ends of the string beans; cook beans uncovered in boiling lightly salted water until crisp-tender.
4
Once the beans are cooked, drain and immerse immediately in cold water to halt the cooking process. Drain again. Set aside.
5
Peel the apples; seed, core and cut into strips.
6
Combine the vinaigrette, beans, apples, (onions if using) and almonds in a non-reactive salad bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
7
If desired, the salad can be served on a bed of mache or Belgian endive.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 10 ounces green beans, 10 ounces yellow wax beans, 2 granny smith apples, and more.

Yes, Green And Yellow String Beans With Almonds And Granny Smiths falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Green And Yellow String Beans With Almonds And Granny Smiths

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