String Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Goat Cheese

1/2 pound green beans or haricots verts

1/2 pound yellow beans

sea salt

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions
Gather these tools: cutting board; chef's knife; large saucepan; colander; wet and dry measuring cups; measuring spoons; large mixing bowl; tongs.

Clean and trim the beans. Blanch them in a pot of heavily salted water, then shock them in cold water and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the beans in the dressing and sprinkle with the toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese. Toss again and serve immediately.

about this recipe
Texture is what this salad is all about. Crisp-tender beans are paired with crunchy walnuts and smooth, creamy goat cheese. Brightness is on the plate and the palate with two colors of beans and the hint of sharpness from the lemon and pepper.



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