Green Bean Salad with Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Green Bean Salad with Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 2 pounds green beans, trimmed; 1/4 cup creme fraiche; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 4 cups frisee (about 4 ounces); 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup creme fraiche
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 cups frisee (about 4 ounces)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
Freshly ground pepper

1
Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3
Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
4
Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath; let sit until cool, about 2 minutes.
5
Drain and pat dry.
6
Slice the green beans in half lengthwise.
7
Make the dressing: Whisk the creme fraiche, heavy cream, dijon and whole-grain mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
8
Add the green beans and toss to coat.
9
Drizzle with the vinegar and add the frisee and herbs; season with salt and pepper and toss.
10
Photograph by Chris Court

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 2 pounds green beans, trimmed, 1/4 cup creme fraiche, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Green Bean Salad with Creme Fraiche 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 Salad with Creme Fraiche

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