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    Home » Dinner » Side Dishes

    Green Bean Salad with Almonds

    Published: Nov 9, 2017 · Modified: May 31, 2021 · 17 Comments

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    This vegetarian Green Bean Salad with Almonds is made with fresh green beans, almonds, and an quick homemade honey mustard dressing.  Serve it warm or cold for an easy side dish!

    This green bean salad with almonds is made with fresh green beans, toasted almonds, and a quick homemade honey mustard dressing.  Serve it warm or cold for an easy side dish!

    Pouring Honey Mustard Dressing on Green Bean Salad

    Green Bean Salad with Almonds

    Do you have a favorite vegetable?

    A “go-to green”?

    I’m honestly not sure that I could pick one veggie over all the others– but I will say that I have eaten pounds upon pounds (upon pounds upon pounds) of green beans over the years.

    I’m an equal opportunity green bean lover— I love them slow-cooked, fresh, and even canned.

    I’ve even been known to eat an entire can of green beans as a snack!!!

    When it comes to cooking fresh green beans, however, I’ve always been a little torn. 

    There’s no question– they’re DELICIOUS.  But– most recipes tell you to blanch them in a large pot of boiling water, causing my inner lazy cook to moan and groan.

    Recently, though, I discovered that there’s an easier way. 

    A faster way. 

    These green beans are quickly steamed in a large pan, making this green bean salad a FAST and EASY side dish.

    Making Green Bean Salad without Blanching

    To make this easy Green Bean Salad, start by trimming the pointed ends off your beans.

    This is easiest if you line a bunch up in a row, and trim them in groups.

    Next, heat a little oil in a large pan or wok, and sauté some diced garlic until it is fragrant.

    Add a little water, let it come to a boil, and then add all the green beans. 

    Add Hericots Verts to Pan with Garlic
    Add Beans to Pan with Garlic

    Cover the pan, and let the beans steam for about 3 minutes.

    Remove the lid, and let the beans cook a couple minutes longer.

    Steam the Beans
    Steam the Beans

    If you prefer your beans to be extra crunchy, you can take them out of the pan right away.  If you’d rather your beans be a little more well-cooked (but still have a crunch), let them cook the full 3 minutes.

    While the beans steam and cook, toast the almonds in a nonstick pan over medium heat.   Then, whisk together the mustard vinaigrette. 

    Remove the beans from the pan, toss them with the dressing, and sprinkle the almonds over everything.

    Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

    You sure can!

    If you want the salad to be warm, you could prepare everything ahead, and cook right before serving.

    If you want it cold (also delicious!), make it the day before and refrigerate it. If you want the almonds to be crunchy, add them right before serving.

    As you serve this tasty bean salad, feel free to gush to all your friends about your undying love for this delicious green veggie.

    Can I Use Canned Green Beans?

    Sort of, but the cooking directions in this recipe won’t work for canned beans.

    Try making this canned green bean salad instead.

    Green Bean Salad with Almonds in a Serving Bowl
    This Green Bean Salad with Almonds is made with fresh green beans, almonds, and an quick homemade honey mustard dressing.  Serve it warm or cold for an easy side dish!
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    5 from 14 votes

    Green Bean Salad with Almonds

    This green bean Salad with almonds is made with fresh green beans, toasted almonds, and a quick homemade honey mustard dressing.  Serve it warm or cold for an easy side dish!
    Author: Sarah Trenalone
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 164kcal
    Freezer Friendly?

    No

    Will It Keep?

    No

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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound fresh green beans
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup almond slivers OR diced almonds

    Honey Mustard Dressing:

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ⅛ cup red wine OR sherry vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • pinch sea salt, to taste

    Instructions

    • Trim the stems of the beans with a chef’s knife.  Cut beans into 2″ – 4″ pieces, as desired, or leave whole if preferred. 
    • Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer.  Add garlic, and sauté about 1 minute, or until it is fragrant.
    • Standing back in case of splash-back, pour the water into the pan.  When water starts to boil, add the green beans, and cover the pan.  Allow beans to steam for about 3 minutes.
    • Uncover pan, and continue to cook beans for about 2 more minutes. Add salt and toss green beans.  Remove from heat.
    • Lightly toast the almonds in a nonstick pan for 2-3 minutes.  Use a plastic spatula to stir the almonds until they begin to brown and are fragrant.
    • Whisk together all the ingredients for the honey mustard dressing.
    • Add green beans to a serving dish, discarding any remaining liquid. 
      To make ahead of time, stop here. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve, and do not mix the beans with the dressing or almonds until just before serving. Use within 1 day.
      Pour dressing over the beans, add almonds, and toss to incorporate.  Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 164kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 422mg (18%) | Potassium: 203mg (6%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 524IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 44mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    About Sarah Trenalone

    Sarah is the primary creator at Champagne Tastes. She's a photographer, food writer and traveler, and is certified in Backcountry Kitchen and Backcountry Navigation from the Colorado Outward Bound School and Identifying Wild Plants from Backpacker.

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    1. Abby @ WinsteadWandering

      November 13, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      Green beans definitely make my Top 5 Vegetables list, but I’ve never dressed them up like you did here. They look amazing!

      Reply
    2. Meg | Meg is Well

      November 15, 2017 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Haha, I’m glad I’m not the only one who hates blanching food! It’s seriously so annoying. This method is so much easier.

      Reply
    3. Analida Braeger

      November 15, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving fast and easy in your recipe! The dressing sounds tasty too!

      Reply
    4. michele

      November 17, 2017 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      I really like the dressing on these… its like a salad, but better! My favorite veggie is the green bean… so I will be making this!

      Reply
    5. Monica | Nourish & Fete

      November 17, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      I always par-boil green beans, but love the idea of saving a step by just steaming them like this! Plus the almonds and vinaigrette sound absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    6. Renee Gardner

      November 18, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Confession: I am a rule breaker that has never blanched a green bean in my life. Fresh green beans are my favorite green veggie and I eat them all the time, but I can’t bring myself to blanche them. I love to cook from scratch, but I just hate blanching veggies. These beans, with that dressing, sound like a yummy lunch.

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        November 25, 2017 at 10:49 pm

        I hate blanching them too! Enjoy the beans 🙂

        Reply
    7. Saima Zaidi

      November 18, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      Nice tip about lining beans in a row to slice off the tips. I’m a sucker for good sides, so will be trying these!

      Reply
    8. Kate

      November 18, 2017 at 11:19 pm

      I love green beans with almonds. A classic for a reason! Yum!

      Reply
    9. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      November 19, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      Any kind of salad is a hit with me and any way a green beans are prepared are on my list of favorites!! This recipe is on my top list of dishes to make before the year is out.

      Reply
    10. Julie

      November 20, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      This is SUCH an upgrade to the cream of mushroom soup green bean casserole my mother in law always insists on making for Thanksgiving. Starting with the fact that these green beans are still actually GREEN! ????

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        November 25, 2017 at 10:47 pm

        I like my beans Green!! Lol

        Reply
    11. Lois. O

      November 20, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      I am having someone else make the green beans for thanksgiving this year. I will be forwarding this recipe to them promptly so that they can make it this way. It looks delicious! I like my green beans a little crunchy!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        November 20, 2017 at 8:19 pm

        Aw thanks Lois! Enjoy!!!! I like them crispy too!

        Reply
    12. Stacey

      November 25, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for the big day, oh yum!!! They were a big hit, thank you!

      Reply
      • champagne-tastes

        November 25, 2017 at 10:32 pm

        Aww yay! I’m so happy you liked them!!

        Reply
    13. Ashima

      November 27, 2017 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      Such a simple salad and beautiful flavours. Reminds of asian salads like cucumber salad where you have just one key ingredients. Saving this recipe. Have to try it soon!

      Reply

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