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Romano beans, also known as Italian pole beans, are wide and flat and have a less delicate texture than green beans but share their mild and sweet flavor.
Ingredients
8 servings
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
Step 2
Cook Romano beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and tender, 8–10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Drain and pat dry.
Step 3
Meanwhile, mix vinegar, mustard, garlic, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl to combine. Let sit 10 minutes for flavors to come together.
Step 4
Add walnuts and Romano beans to dressing. Finely zest lemon over beans and add parsley. Season with salt and lots of pepper and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with more oil.
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Reviews (5)
Back to TopLove these as a first course or side dish. For 1/3 recipe use original amt of lemon zest. Changed nothing else. Keeper.
Fran
Mexico
12/14/2022
This was a hit!
MD
CA
8/31/2021
I used green beans, but I bet romano would have been even better. The dressing is heavenly. I sadly had to leave out the walnuts because of an allergy but still delish.
macmillz
Long Island, NY
7/16/2020
This is my new favorite summer salad; so easy and so cool and tasty! I've tried this with different varieties of fresh green beans and nuts. My best version so far has been haricots verts and hazelnuts! I like the Dijon mustard, but I think cooks could experiment with the mustard to suit their unique taste. Can't wait to try this recipe using blanched asparagus or Chinese long beans. Great side dish with any grilled fish, meat or poultry.
barbrah
Greenfield, MA
5/27/2020
Love it! My Neice made it and I have remade it twice. Great summer salad!
chefjoanne2
Illinois
9/2/2019