I blanch the beans first, which means to briefly submerge them in boiling water, then plunge into ice-cold water to halt the cooking process, so that they remain a little “crispy” as my daughter likes to call it. The sweetness of the cranberries and balsamic vinegar mixed with the pistachios and sharpness of the feta cheese make this a mouthwatering salad.
~Enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3
minutes Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Haricot Vert Beans
- 2 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1/2 c. Dried Cranberries, like Craisins®
- 1/4 c. Pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 1/4 c. Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 c. Canola Oil
- Kosher Salt, to taste
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Directions
- Fill a pot with water, bring to a boil then submerge the beans for about 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender but firm.
- Remove the beans, run under cold water and add to a bowl to cool completely.
- Add the cheese, cranberries, pistachios, vinegar, and oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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