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Italian Green Beans with Walnuts and Red Onion Recipe

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A fresh and flavorful Italian Green Beans recipe featuring crisp green beans tossed with toasted walnuts, red onion, and a tangy red wine vinegar dressing. This simple side dish offers a perfect balance of textures and bright flavors, ideal for complementing any Italian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 lb green beans, ends removed, cut in half
  • ⅓ cup red onion, diced
  • Ice, for blanching

Nuts

  • ½ cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped

Dressing

  • ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
  • ⅛ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the green beans: Trim the ends off the green beans and cut them in half to ensure even cooking and easier eating.
  2. Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Toast and chop walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and finely chop.
  4. Mix dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the blanched and cooled green beans with the diced red onion, toasted walnuts, and the prepared dressing. Mix well to coat all ingredients evenly.
  6. Serve: Allow the salad to rest for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving. Enjoy as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.

Notes

  • Toast walnuts carefully to avoid burning and to enhance their nutty flavor.
  • Blanching green beans helps preserve their vibrant color and crisp texture.
  • Adjust vinegar and olive oil quantities to taste for a more or less tangy dressing.
  • This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated.
  • Add a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness if desired.

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