Cold Green Bean Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Cold Green Bean Salad

• Green Beans
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Walnut Oil
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• Fresh Ground Pepper

How to Make Cold Green Bean Salad

1. Blanch 1 pound of green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and maintain their vibrant green color.
2. While the beans cool, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, mash 2 cloves of garlic with 1/2 teaspoon of salt until a paste forms.
3. Whisk in 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, then slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking until emulsified.
4. Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts to the dressing and stir to combine.
5. Once the beans are completely cool, add them to the bowl with the dressing and walnuts. Gently toss to coat evenly.
6. Season to taste with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature.