Chef Harrison’s Green Beans Gorgonzola

Posted by Kit Henshaw on 07/26, 2011 at 09:54 AM

Ingredients

1 lb green beans
1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1 cup walnuts, whole
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Blanch the green beans** and in a small bow combine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper; whisk until fully blended. Place cooled green beans, Gorgonzola crumbles, and whole walnuts (which may break apart) in a bowl. Toss with the dressing, and Voila! Delicious, colorful, and good for you, too.

**Blanching Fresh Green Beans: Rinse green beans and snap off ends. Make sure all of the pieces are similar in length so they cook evenly. For about 1 lb of green beans, bring 1 gallon (16 cups) of water to a boil. Add one tablespoon of salt. Plunge green beans into boiling water. Let boil for at least 3 minutes. Depending on the size of the green beans, this should take 3-5 minutes. Check for doneness. Immediately drain green beans in a colander and plunge them into ice-cold water to bring the temperature down. Drain/dry the beans well before using. A good rule of thumb is the beans should spend as much time in the cold water as in the hot.

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