While I have my favorite summer produce (sweet corn), green beans are a close second. I know that may sound strange but I absolutely adore fresh green beans. I grew up with mostly only eating canned green beans at holidays and even that was sparse. I didn't fall in love until the CSA where I was able to pick my own.
These garlicky yogurt green beans are the perfect side for a cookout or picnic. Yogurt keeps a bit better than mayo and with the addition of garlic, it's a powerful dressing. Add to that toasted walnuts and you have a perfect side. Of course, I'd gladly eat this for lunch too!
Nuts: I love the flavor of the toasted walnuts but you could use pecans instead. Or, if you wanted to go nut-free, sunflower seeds would be lovely with the green beans and yogurt.
Grains: I've bulked this salad up a bit with the addition of grains. Sorghum, farro, and barley are my top choices. Make extra dressing, though. The grains will really soak it up as the salad sits.
Roasted: If you feel like turning on the oven, roasting the green beans, instead of blanching only, makes for a delicious flavor and texture. I recommend following a process like in this recipe.
Green beans are a summer treat in my kitchen. You won't find canned or flavorless green beans here. I love using green beans in salads, grain bowls, and now as a finger food for the little guy. A few other ways I love green beans:
Egg and Green Bean Skillet
Green Bean Spring Rolls
Garlic Green Beans with Sorghum
Love finding new ways to use the abundance of green beans I'm currently getting from my garden! 🙂
My mother made us a similar recipe in winter and it reminds me a lot of her.
do you mean toast the walnuts,
not the green beans right?
I don't eat nearly enough green beans - this is exactly what I want rn!
That looks amazingly delicious. I will definitely try that. Kudos to you for posting this.
These look delicious! Would I be able to substitute my homemade sour cream for the yogurt?
Sure!
A lovely recipe, and lovely photos, as usual!
where is the garlic?
It's in the yogurt dressing
Recipe says: 2 tablespoons cup fresh minced dill
What does this mean?
Sounds great, eager to try it!
A mistake! Should only be 2 tablespoons.