Green Bean and Walnut Salad

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 24, 2022

Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. —Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Green Bean and Walnut Salad

Yield:12 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • vinaigrette:
    • 6 tablespoons olive oil
    • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. Place beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the beans, walnuts and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Toss before serving.
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