Holiday dishes tend to be a bit of an epic battle for oven time, don’t they? Turkey, ham, endless casseroles and on on on. They all need their time in the oven, often at different temperatures of course, then need even more time for a reheat before dinner. If you don’t have an enormous commercial kitchen, this can present quite a problem. That’s why we always have some cold, delicious, crisp veggie dish waiting in the fridge that can be made the night before to take some of the pressure off.
These beautiful beans are a crisp and flavorful contrast to the heavy fare of the holidays. I’ve actually converted many a veggie-hating party goer with these beans. They are delicious!!
Green Bean Salad with Toasted Almonds and Tart Cherry Vinaigrette
This fresh green bean salad is the perfect side dish to bring to any holiday or dinner party!
Author: Crystal Cartier
Recipe type: Sides
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup minced shallots (~1 shallot)
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar (thin, not thick aged)
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- 1½ teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup dried tart cherries
- 2 pounds trimmed slender green beans (such as haricots verts)
- ½ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Toast almonds at 350 degrees for 5-6 minutes. Keep a close eye as they burn quickly.
- Whisk first 8 ingredients in small bowl. Mix in dried cherries; set aside. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; re-whisk before using.
- Fill large bowl/ half of sink with water and ice; set aside. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to ice water; cool. Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.
- Toss green beans, almonds, and vinaigrette in large bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Transfer to platter and serve.
ENJOY!!
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