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Green Bean, Watercress and Walnut Salad

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 Servings

Ingredients

12

ounces green beans, trimmed, halved diagonally (about 3 cups)

1

/4 cup red wine vinegar

1

1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1

tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1

/2 cup walnut oil or olive oil

4

bunches watercress, trimmed

1

1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped (about 6 ounces)

1

1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

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Preparation

  1. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer beans to large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain; pat dry. Whisk vinegar, mustard and parsley in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover beans and vinaigrette separately; chill. Rewhisk before using. Combine beans, watercress, walnuts and tomatoes in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.