Green Bean Salad With Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Rick Rodgers' Celebrations 101

Serves 12 people

Categories: Beans (Long), Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • salt fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.

  2. Add in the beans and cook for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.

  3. Rinse well under cold running water and drain.

  4. Spread beans out on paper towels and pat dry; let cool completely.

  5. Spread pecans out on a baking sheet.

  6. Place baking sheet on the center rack in a 350° oven.

  7. Bake for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant.

  8. Let cool completely.

  9. Coarsely chop 1/4 cup of the pecans and set aside.

  10. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar to the container of an electric blender.

  11. With the blender running, gradually add the oil to make a smooth vinaigrette.

  12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  13. Toss the green beans with the vinaigrette in a large bowl.

  14. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl; sprinkle with reserved chopped pecans.

  15. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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