Radish and Wax Bean Salad with Crème Fraîche Dressing Recipe

INGREDIENTS

For the dressing:

  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:

  • Kosher salt
  • 12 ounces green beans, ends trimmed and cut on the bias into 1-inch lengths
  • 12 ounces yellow wax beans, ends trimmed and cut on the bias into 1-inch lengths
  • 2 bunches medium radishes (about 1 pound), tops trimmed, washed, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
INSTRUCTIONS

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For the dressing:
  1. Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
For the salad:
  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans to the ice water bath and set aside. Return the water to a boil, add the wax beans, and cook until just tender, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the yellow beans to the ice bath and let sit until all of the beans are cool, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the beans from the ice water bath, spread them out on a clean kitchen towel or a paper towel, and pat them dry with additional towels.
  3. Transfer the beans to a large serving platter and spread the radishes on top in an even layer. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with the almonds.