Description
Jamie Oliver’s green bean salad brings Mediterranean zest to your table with crisp beans, toasted almonds, and a tangy lemon dressing. Fresh herbs and garlic create a sensational side that you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) green beans, trimmed
- 2 ounces (57 grams) goat cheese
- ½ head radicchio, sliced into strips
Nuts and Seeds:
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Garnishes and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup tarragon
- Scant ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- Honey Mustard Dressing, for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare a large mixing bowl filled with ice water and a capacious pot of generously salted water. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then carefully introduce the green beans and blanch them for precisely two minutes, ensuring they retain a vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Immediately transfer the blanched green beans from the boiling water to the ice water bath using a slotted spoon, allowing them to cool completely for approximately 15 seconds. Drain the beans thoroughly and pat dry with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the radicchio and thinly sliced onion. Drizzle a few tablespoons of the prepared sauce over the vegetables and gently fold in the cooled green beans, ensuring even coating and distribution of flavors.
- Artfully arrange the dressed salad on a serving plate, creating an appealing presentation. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese (4 ounces / 113 grams) across the surface, then scatter a mixture of chopped walnuts and almonds (1/4 cup / 30 grams total) for added crunch and texture.
- Garnish with delicate fresh tarragon leaves, drizzle additional sauce over the salad, and finish with a light dusting of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately to preserve the crisp vegetables and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Quick blanching preserves the beans’ vibrant green color and satisfying crunch.
- Endive offers a gentler flavor profile if radicchio seems too bitter for your palate.
- Customize the honey mustard dressing by adding more sweetness or tang to suit your taste buds.
- Crumble goat cheese with care, spreading delicate pieces throughout the salad for a consistent, creamy texture in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg