Ina Garten French String Bean Salad
This French String Bean Salad is a classic Barefoot Contessa recipe, featuring tender-crisp green beans (haricots verts), red onions, and toasted nuts, all tossed in a light Dijon mustard vinaigrette. It’s a delightful balance of texture and flavor, ideal for picnics, dinner parties, or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching and Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- Haricots verts (French string beans) – 1 pound, trimmed
- Red onion – ½ small, thinly sliced
- Toasted walnuts or almonds – ½ cup
- Dijon mustard – 1 tbsp
- White wine vinegar – 2 tbsp
- Olive oil – 3 tbsp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill – 2 tbsp, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the string beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, sliced red onion, and toasted nuts.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill, if desired, and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
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