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Green Bean Caprese Salad

This flavorful Green Bean Caprese Salad combines slender green beans and baby potatoes with classic Caprese ingredients. The salad is finished off with a drizzle of delicious Lemon Basil Oil.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh slender green beans
  • 1 pound small yellow potatoes
  • 2 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 1-½ cups fresh mozzarella pearls see Café Tips above
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Flaky sea salt
  • For the pine nuts:
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Lemon Basil Oil

Instructions

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  1. 1. Fill a large pot or Dutch oven three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and the green beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until beans are crisp-tender.
  2. 2. Scoop beans out of water with a slotted spoon and place in a large strainer. (Do not discard water.) Rinse beans with cold water to stop cooking process. Spread the beans out on a kitchen towel to cool. If making in advance, wrap beans in several thickness of paper towels and place in a zippered bag in the refrigerator.
  3. 3. Return water to a boil and add the potatoes. Reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain potatoes. If cooking in advance, drizzle lightly with olive oil and refrigerate when cool.
  4. 4. For the pine nuts, combine pine nuts, oil and salt in a small sauté pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until light golden brown.
  5. 5. Combine the cooled beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls on a large serving platter.
  6. 6. Drizzle generously with Lemon Basil Oil. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
  7. 7. Scatter toasted pine nuts over the top, just before serving.

Notes

  • Inspired by a recipe from Fine Cooking Nutritional information does not include the Lemon Basil Oil. See Lemon Basil Oil for it's nutritional information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 641mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 935IU (19%) Vitamin C 22.5mg (25%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Calories 173kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 641mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 935IU 19%
Vitamin C 22.5mg 25%
Calcium 130mg 13%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.