Green Bean, Chevre And Pignoli Nut Salad

Total Time
About 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 - 6 Servings
  • ½pound firm, crisp green beans, stems trimmed
  • ¼pound chevre (goat cheese), preferably aged domestic
  • ¼cup pignoli nuts, lightly toasted
  • Vinaigrette

    • 1large shallot, minced
    • 2teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 1tablespoon raspberry vinegar
    • 3tablespoons light, fruity olive oil
    • Freshly ground pepper
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, add salt, then beans. Cover and cook in briskly simmering water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a collander and quickly refresh under cold running water. Pat dry, place in a mixing bowl and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, combine the shallot, mustard and vinegar. Whisk in the oil in a thin, steady stream until mixture is thoroughly blended. Season to taste with pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the vinaigrette over the beans and toss to mix. Transfer green beans to a salad bowl, crumble the chevre into bite-size pieces and scatter over the beans. Top with a sprinkle of toasted pignoli nuts and serve.

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