Green Bean and Toasted Walnut Salad with Creamy Umeboshi Dressing Recipe

Name: Green Bean and Toasted Walnut Salad with Creamy Umeboshi Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (about 3/4 pound) seitan strips (1 1/2 x 1/2 inches); 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 1/2 red onion, sliced very thin; 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds; 1 1/2 tablespoons umeboshi paste; 1/2 cup plain soymilk or Rice Dream beverage; 2 teaspoons sesame oil or safflower oil; 1/2 teaspoon brown rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups (about 3/4 pound) seitan strips (1 1/2 x 1/2 inches)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 red onion, sliced very thin
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
1 1/2 tablespoons umeboshi paste
1/2 cup plain soymilk or Rice Dream beverage
2 teaspoons sesame oil or safflower oil
1/2 teaspoon brown rice vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by adding the soymilk, a little at a time, to the umeboshi paste.
2
Mix well with a fork or whisk.
3
Add the oil, brown rice vinegar, dill, and thyme, and continue to mix.
4
Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
5
While stirring them constantly, toast the walnuts in a cast iron frying pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or bake them in a 350F oven for 15 minutes.
6
Allow the walnuts to cool before adding them, along with the onion slices, to the umeboshi dressing.
7
Steam the beans until they are just tender and bright green in color.
8
Drain them in a colander, then plunge them into cold water to stop the cooking and set the bright color.
9
Drain the beans and pat them dry.
10
Place the beans and half the seitan strips in a bowl, add the dressing, and toss lightly.
11
Arrange the salad on a platter and top with the remaining seitan strips.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups (about 3/4 pound) seitan strips (1 1/2 x 1/2 inches), 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 1/2 red onion, sliced very thin, 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds, and more.

Yes, Green Bean and Toasted Walnut Salad with Creamy Umeboshi Dressing 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 Toasted Walnut Salad with Creamy Umeboshi Dressing

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