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GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE Green beans and nuts are a classic French combination Here I use crisply blanched green beans with a honeysweetened hazelnut vinaigrette You can substitute almonds for the hazelnuts if you prefer Red onions add pungency and freshness—soaking them in cold water removes a bit of their bite SERVES 4 1 medium red onion, finely sliced (about ắ cup) Kosher salt 1ẵ pounds green beans or haricots verts, end trimmed ắ cup Hazelnut Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Freshly ground black pepper Place the onion in a medium bowl and cover with cold water Set aside for 30 minutes, then drain Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil Prepare an ice bath Add the green beans to the pot and cook until bright green and tender but still with a bit of bite, about 3 minutes Drain and transfer to the ice bath to cool Drain again and dry in a salad spinner Combine the drained onions, green beans, and vinaigrette in a bowl Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss to combine Serve immediately Hazelnut Vinaigrette MAKES ABOUT 1½ CUPS 2 ounces (about ½ cup) hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1 small shallot, minced or grated on a Microplane (about 1 tablespoon) 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup canola oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Combine the hazelnuts, vinegar, water, mustard, honey, shallots, and tarragon in a medium bowl and whisk to ... 1 small shallot, minced or grated on a Microplane (about 1 tablespoon) 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon ẵ cup extra-virgin olive oil ẳ cup canola oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Combine the hazelnuts, vinegar,...and toss to combine Serve immediately Hazelnut Vinaigrette MAKES ABOUT 1½ CUPS 2 ounces (about ½ cup) hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon water