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Green Bean Salad with Fresno Chili, Herbs & Goat Cheese
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Green Bean Salad with Fresno Chili, Herbs & Goat Cheese
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Instructions
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Prepare an ice bath with two trays of ice and cold water in a large bowl or pot. Place in the freezer while prepping the vegetables.
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Zest and juice 2 lemons. Add 1 thinly sliced shallot and 1 thinly sliced Fresno chili to the lemon juice (about 6 tablespoons total juice). Set aside to quick pickle.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Trim 2 to 2.5 pounds of green beans. Blanch by size: large for 3 minutes, medium for 2 minutes, small for 1.5 minutes. Transfer immediately to the ice bath to chill for at least 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the reserved lemon juice (about 5 tablespoons), ¼ cup olive oil, ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
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In a large bowl or serving dish, toss the chilled green beans with the pickled shallots and chili slices. Top with ¼ cup chopped pistachios, ⅓ cup chopped dill, and 8 to 10 chopped mint leaves. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Sprinkle with 1 ounce crumbled goat cheese just before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Blanch Like a Pro 💦Blanch green beans in heavily salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately shock in ice water to preserve their vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Pickle Shallots Quickly 🧅For rapid pickling, slice shallots thinly and let them sit in fresh lemon juice for just 10-15 minutes to soften and add bright acidity without harsh raw flavor.
- Chili Heat Control 🌶️Remove Fresno chili seeds to reduce heat intensity, or keep them for extra spiciness - always wear gloves when handling hot peppers to prevent skin irritation.
- Goat Cheese Technique 🧀Crumble goat cheese at room temperature for easier distribution and let it slightly melt into the warm green beans for a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Herb Chopping Pro Tip 🔪Chop mint and dill just before serving to prevent browning, and use a sharp knife to prevent bruising and preserve the herbs' delicate essential oils.
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Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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