Name: Lemon Speckled Green Bean Salad
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup red quinoa; 2 tablespoons raw pepitas; 2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon crème fraiche; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt generously. Set up a large bowl of ice water nearby. Blanch the green beans until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately, transfer the beans to the ice bath. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa in a single layer and toast until beginning to brown and pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the pepitas, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds; toast for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. (The seeds can be toasted up to a week in advance.)
In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crème fraiche, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Drain the beans well and add them to the dressing. Toss with seed mixture and serve.

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