Summer Green Bean Salad Recipe

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Summer Green Bean Salad
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Directions:

  1. Spread the pine nuts in a dry, heavy skillet.
  2. Toast over medium heat, shaking the pan, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
  4. Add the beans and cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 8 minutes.
  5. Drain and refresh under cold water; drain.
  6. In a medium pan, heat 2 tblsps of the oil.
  7. Add the shallots and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until caramelized, about 6-8 minutes.
  8. Add the vinegar and reduce by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Scrape the contents of the pan into a large bowl.
  10. Whisk in the mustard and the remaining 4 tblsps of olive oil.
  11. Add the green beans, scallions, dill and lemon zest and toss.
  12. Season with salt and pepper.
  13. The salad can be made up to 3 hours ahead.
  14. Keep covered at room temperature.
  15. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 297.34 Kcal (1245 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.27g 25%
Sodium 33.91mg 1%
Potassium 814.95mg 17%
Total Carbs 35.13g 12%
Sugars 15.91g 64%
Dietary Fiber 8.48g 34%
Protein 8.11g 16%
Vitamin C 28mg 47%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 104.8mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.18 Kcal (415 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.43g 25%
Sodium 11.31mg 1%
Potassium 271.82mg 17%
Total Carbs 11.72g 12%
Sugars 5.31g 64%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 34%
Protein 2.71g 16%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 47%
Iron 1.1mg 18%
Calcium 34.9mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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