Green Bean Salad with Prosciutto, Gruyère and Walnuts

This luxe salad also works well with Brussels sproutsMore Substantial Salads

Total Time:
35 mins
Yield:
4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup walnuts

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • One 1 1/4-ounce piece prosciutto, finely chopped

  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 1 1/4 ounces Gruyère cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Directions

  1. In a small skillet, toast the walnuts over moderate heat until lightly golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.

  2. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Pat dry.

  3. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the prosciutto and cook over moderate heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  4. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add the walnuts, green beans, prosciutto and Gruyère and toss to coat. Serve right away.

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