Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried Cherry Vinaigrette
This vibrant side dish features fresh green beans tossed with toasted walnuts and a tangy dried-cherry vinaigrette.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Dried cherries - 1/2 cup
- Walnuts - 1/2 cup, toasted and chopped
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- In a small bowl, combine the dried cherries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the green beans and toasted walnuts. Drizzle with the dried-cherry vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Serve the green beans at room temperature or chilled.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 10g