Setton Farms Pistachio Alliade Salad

A Provençal-inspired salad where Setton Farms Dry Roasted with Sea Salt Pistachio Kernels bring a nutty, seasoned depth to the alliade. Shallot and honey add balance, while Pecorino Romano and mint cut through with salty freshness.

Why You'll Love Setton Farms Pistachio Alliade Salad

The alliade is rustic and textured, never smooth. Pistachios add a toasty depth, honey rounds it out, and mint brings brightness. Pecorino ties it together with a sharp, salty edge.

Tips and Tricks

• Salt the blanching water generously for flavor and color.
• Shock beans in ice water after blanching to lock in crispness.
• Purée half the pistachios first, then add the rest and pulse only a few times for texture.

Variations

• Swap green beans for grilled asparagus.
• Add shaved fennel for crunch.
• Top with a soft-boiled egg for protein.

Substitutions

• Honey → Maple syrup or agave (vegan).
• Pecorino Romano → Parmesan or Manchego.
• Olive oil → Blend with pistachio oil for nuttier depth.

Best served with

• Crusty baguette or seeded bread
• A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Picpoul

How to Store Leftovers

Keep alliade and salad separate. Alliade keeps 2 days refrigerated; stir before using. Salad greens are best eaten fresh.

Setton Farms Pistachio Alliade Salad

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A Provençal-inspired salad where Setton Farms Dry Roasted with Sea Salt Pistachio Kernels bring a nutty, seasoned depth to the alliade. Shallot and honey add balance, while Pecorino Romano and mint cut through with salty freshness.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: Californian, French

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• Shallot x ½ small finely chopped
• Setton Farms Dry Roasted with Sea Salt Pistachio Kernels x ¼ cup
• Lemon juice x 1 tbsp
• Honey x ½ tsp
• Olive oil x 3 tbsp
• Black pepper x few cracks
• Green beans x 1 cup blanched whole
• Pecorino Romano x 1 tbsp shaved
• Fresh mint leaves x 1 tbsp torn

Equipment

• Mortar & pestle or food processor
• Medium Pot
• Slotted spoon
• Cutting board
• Chefs knife
• Mixing bowl

Method

 

Make the Alliade

1. Chop shallots and combine with honey and lemon juice.
2. Place half the pistachios in a food processor or mortar & pestle and process into a rough paste.
3. Add the remaining pistachios on top and pulse just a few times until the mixture is chunky - do not overpurée. The goal is a rustic, uneven texture.
4. Stir in lemon juice and honey.
5. Add olive oil all at once and fold through; the alliade should stay thick and coarse.
6. Season lightly with black pepper (skip extra salt - pistachios are pre-seasoned).

Prepare the Green Beans

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water (1-2 tablespoon kosher salt per quart) to a boil.
2. Add green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until just tender but still crisp and vibrant green.
3. Immediately transfer beans to an ice bath to shock and stop cooking.
4. Drain well and pat dry. Keep beans whole for plating.

Assemble the Salad

1. Toss whole green beans gently with the alliade in a mixing bowl.
2. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining alliade over the top.
3. Garnish with shaved Pecorino Romano and torn mint leaves.
4. Center whole green beans on the platter, spoon over alliade, then finish with Pecorino and mint for freshness.

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