GREEN BEAN AND HAZELNUT SALAD

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This is very typical of the Pacific Northwest area of the U.S. with it's use of fresh green beans and hazelnuts.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ounce(s) hazelnuts
3/4 pound(s) green beans, trimmed and halved diagonally
2 1/4 teaspoon(s) grainy mustard
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon(s) fine sea salt
4 teaspoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon(s) flax seed oil
1 teaspoon(s) hazelnut oil
1/4 cup(s) finely chopped red onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle.
  • Toast nuts in a small baking pan until centers are golden, 15 to 20 minutes (cut one open to test for doneness).
  • Cool to warm, then rub off any loose skins in a kitchen towel. Coarsely chop nuts.
  • Cook beans in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking then pat dry
  • Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and sea salt in a bowl, then add olive, flaxseed, and hazelnut oils, whisking.
  • Add beans, nuts, and onion and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • *NOTE: Beans can be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled (once cool) in a plastic bag lined with paper towels.

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