“He’s a Keeper” Warm French Green Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts & Crispy Shallots
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Whisk shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil.
Cook haricots verts, uncovered, in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender; 4 to 6 minutes 4 Minutes. Drain, refresh under cold water and pat dry.
Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes 2 Minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
Dredge shallots in flour to lightly coat. Add grape seed oil to the 'walnut' skillet and heat to a medium-high temperature. Add shallots and fry until crisp and slightly brown. Remove to a paper towel to absorb oil.
Combine the beans and parsley in a bowl. Toss with the dressing. Divide lettuce among 6 salad plates. Spoon bean mixture onto the greens, sprinkle with the walnuts and crispy fried shallots and serve. Your future husband will love these veggies!
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Directions
Whisk shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil.
Cook haricots verts, uncovered, in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender; 4 to 6 minutes 4 Minutes. Drain, refresh under cold water and pat dry.
Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes 2 Minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
Dredge shallots in flour to lightly coat. Add grape seed oil to the 'walnut' skillet and heat to a medium-high temperature. Add shallots and fry until crisp and slightly brown. Remove to a paper towel to absorb oil.
Combine the beans and parsley in a bowl. Toss with the dressing. Divide lettuce among 6 salad plates. Spoon bean mixture onto the greens, sprinkle with the walnuts and crispy fried shallots and serve. Your future husband will love these veggies!
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