Green Bean and Walnut Salad

Recipe by: Anya von Bremzen, John Welchman | from Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook

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Course: Antipasto/Mezze, Cold Appetizer, Side Dish

Total Time: Under 1 Hour

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Inexpensive

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This salad is a real winner among the seemingly endless repertoire of bean and walnut concoctions from Georgia. For a crunchier salad, serve it soon after adding the dressing; for a more piquant flavor, make it the day before, to allow the green beans to soak up the rich garlic, vinegar, and walnut flavors.

Yield: Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

½ cup ground walnuts
2 medium-size cloves garlic, crushed n a garlic press
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise in half
½ medium-size red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, water, and oil. Mix thoroughly. Let stand for 30 minutes.

2. Bring enough lightly salted water to a boil to cover the beans when added. Add the beans and boil until the beans are tender, about 7 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold running water, and drain again. Pat dry.

3. In a salad bowl, combine the beans and the onion. Add the dressing, cilantro, and more vinegar, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss well. Serve either chilled or at room temperature.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.

Calories 200kcal (10%)

Calcium 59mg (6%)

Vitamin C 17mg (29%)

Vitamin A 43mcg RAE (1%)

Potassium 320mg

Magnesium 46mg

Protein 4g

Sugar 5g

Fiber 4g