Green Bean and Bacon Salad Recipe

Name: Green Bean and Bacon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound French green beans, stems trimmed; 1/4 pound thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/4-inch pieces; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1/2 cup walnut halves and pieces, toasted; 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped; 1 tablespoon grainy mustard; 1 tablespoon hot water; Pinch sugar; 1 lemon, juiced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 pound French green beans, stems trimmed
1/4 pound thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnut halves and pieces, toasted
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon hot water
Pinch sugar
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for 4 minutes, or until they are just crisp-tender.
2
Drain the beans, transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, and drain well.
3
Put the green beans in a mixing bowl.
4
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, until crispy.
5
Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
6
Add the bacon to the green beans, along with the shallot, walnuts, and parsley.
7
In a mason jar, combine the mustard, water, sugar, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
8
Drizzle in the oil, put the cap on, and shake vigorously to emulsify.
9
If planning to eat the salad right away, pour the dressing over the green bean salad and serve.
10
If taking on a picnic, put the salad in a sealable plastic container and pack the dressing separately until ready to serve.

580

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound French green beans, stems trimmed, 1/4 pound thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/4-inch pieces, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 1/2 cup walnut halves and pieces, toasted, and more.

Yes, Green Bean and Bacon Salad 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 Bean and Bacon Salad

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