Green Bean Salad with Walnut Dressing

Green Bean Salad with Walnut Dressing

There are few dishes that are as traditional and iconic as the Thanksgiving green bean casserole.  If your family promises not to turn on you if you make something different, here is a fresh and healthier alternative. Two more advantages are you can make this delicious salad a day ahead and it won’t take up any oven space. 

1 16-ounce bag frozen cut green beans, cooked according to package directions

1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

½ cup chopped red onion

In a large bowl, toss together all the above ingredients.

Dressing:

2 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil

4 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon honey

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the green bean salad and gently toss.  Serve at room temperature or chilled.  Serves 6.