GREEN BEAN AND TOASTED ALMOND SALAD

green beans are coming into season and i couldn't be happier!  this salad is surprisingly hearty and i'm pretty sure i ate about 3 lbs of it in a sitting.  SO GOOD!  the toasted almonds give it this smoky flavor and the mustard vinigriette gives it a little kick.  i think you'll be surprised by how delish it is.  green beans, i celebrate you.  hope you love!  xx- sarah

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups of green beans (chopped into 1-2" pieces, ends removed)

1 cup chopped almonds

1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain spicy mustard (homemade version here)

1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/8 cup white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

METHOD:

- preheat oven to 350 degrees

- chop ends off of green beans and cut into 1-2 inch pieces

- chop almonds and spread on roasting sheet.  roast for 3-5 minutes, or until almonds are lightly browned and crunchy.

- bring a pot of salted water to boil and add green beans.  cook for 3 minutes or until beans are cooked but still crunchy.

- drain beans and set aside

- in a small bowl combine mustard, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar and maple syrup.  mix well.

- in a large serving bowl combine green beans, almonds and dressing.   mix well and serve immediately!

Comments

[Vicki Archer]

Looks delicious...I love green beans, especially when in season...xv

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[Miranda {onestylishdayatatime}]

Yum! The perfect fall recipe!

[Rachel]

Perfect timing; I just bought green beans! =]

[Lydia]

This sounds amazing. I loooove green beans!!

Lydia
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[Ashley Marti]

Green beans + almonds + mustard = so yum!

[angel swanson]

this looks AMAZING -- can't wait to try!

[A.Co]

YUMMMM. I'll give it a go.

[Michele]

Hi! Just made these and eating them right now while I cook the rest of my meal....So delicious. Simple and tasty. I have enjoyed quite a few of your recipes, thank you so much!