Fresh green bean recipe with prosciutto topped with pine nuts and a warm vinaigrette for your holiday meal!
Fresh Green Bean Recipe
Have you started organizing your Thanksgiving menu?
Do you stick with the same foods year after year or do you like to try new dishes?
This green bean salad has been making an appearance on our Thanksgiving table for over 20 years!
My mom made this recipe from one of her Food & Wine Magazines back in the late 80’s and I have continued to make it for my family.
The original recipe tops the beans with bacon, which is DELICIOUS.
With so many other foods being served for Thanksgiving dinner I use Prosciutto.
Prosciutto adds the same delicious salty flavor that bacon adds, but we’re skipping the greasy clean up!
Fresh Green Beans With Prosciutto
There is nothing like fresh green beans!
I like them steamed just slightly so that they hold their form and have a nice crunch to them when you take a bite!
Don’t expect leftovers.
This platter of green beans is always is cleaned by the end of the evening!
If you need more recipe ideas for Thanksgiving be sure to swing back by!
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Fresh Green Beans Recipe with Prosciutto
Crispy fresh green beans with a light dressing and topped with prosciutto.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trim ends
- 6 medium cocktail tomatoes, cut in half
- 3 ounces prosciutto, cubed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 561mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 7g
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Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen
Such a fresh and pretty addition to the feast! Great combination of flavors.
Sandra Shaffer
These would pack up nicely too if anyone is too full for dessert.
Culinary Flavors
Fresh, vibrant and delicious! I love them!
Sandra Shaffer
Fresh green beans are the best tasting veggies!
Heidy @TheMccallumsShamrockPatch
OMG those green beans and prosciutto look so good!!! I cant wait to try this out
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Heidy! 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
Those look SO fresh and delicious!
Sandra Shaffer
Right from our Farmer’s Market. Doesn’t get any fresher 🙂
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
I honestly think I like crsipy Proscuitto better than bacon! WHAT? lol It’s true. These beans look like an excellent addition to any meal!
Sandra Shaffer
LOL, I know! Bacon is just fabulous on everything, but I think the Prosciutto is better on these green beans.
Amanda @ MoveLoveEat
Yummy! I love fresh green beans! I like adding lemon juice to them as well but proscuitto sounds amazing.
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Amanda! The flavors work well together, and I think a splash of lemon juice would be perfect as well!
Norma Chang
I vote for the Prosciutto, love your presentation, very festive.
Sandra Shaffer
I’m pleased with the switch from bacon to prosciutto, and I’m glad you agree!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)
So pretty! What a lovely holiday side! Green beans are always served, so I’m looking for a new recipe and this looks delicious!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Erica! I hope you give this recipe a try while we have fresh green beans available.
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty]
First of all, gorgeous photos!!!! Second of all – I love green beans and just bought some the other day – would love to try these!
Sandra Shaffer
I love how the green beans are so bright and colorful! Thanks so much for the sweet compliment 🙂
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
These green beans looks so fresh & bright! 🙂 And I LOVE the addition of the prosciutto!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks a bunch! The prosciutto adds the perfect amount of salt!
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Green beans are always on our table at Thanksgiving. I think my mom would walk out if I didn’t have her beloved green beans haha. This recipe looks delish with the pine nuts and prosciutto yummm!
Sandra Shaffer
It’s always on our table too! Great side dish to have 🙂