Beans And Greens Salad Recipes

POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Simmer green beans in salted water until barely tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or wire-mesh skimmer, and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain, and pat dry. Add potatoes to the same pot of salted water, and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes, and halve them. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and thyme in a large bowl. Add potatoes, beans, and red onion. Gently toss. Season with salt.

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Trim ends of beans and leave them whole.
• Drop beans into a saucepan with salted boiling water. Cook until crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes according to the size of the beans. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
• Cut away the core of each tomato, and cut it into wedges.
• In a salad bowl, add mustard, vinegar, shallots, garlic, oil, salt and pepper and blend with a wire whisk. Add beans and tomatoes, toss well. Sprinkle with basil.

FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

BEANS AND GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, olive oil, salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Toss with greens and beans and serve.

BEANS-N-GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the greens on a large platter or in a salad bowl. Top with beans and red onions.
• In a small bowl, combine garlic, sugar and vinegar. Whisk in oil. Pour dressing evenly over the salad. Dressing may also be made in blender or food processor. Season salad with salt and pepper, serve.

GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together all ingredients.

BABY GREENS AND GARLICKY WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Chop the greens finely.
• Mix them, the rinsed and drained beans, and the onion in a bowl.
• In a smaller bowl or shaker combine the vinegar, the oil, and the garlic.
• Add the salt and pepper and mix it all well.
• Add the dressing to the greens and toss it together.
• Let it sit about 5 minutes so the tastes will meld.

EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Check often so beans don't overcook.
• Combine vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Drain cooked green beans and mix with dressing in the bowl while still warm. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

COOL AND CREAMY GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill large bowl with ice water and set aside.
• In a large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts water and 1 cup vinegar to boil. Add sugar, salt, and beans and cook until beans are just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add onion to pot and cook until just softened, about 30 seconds.
• Drain vegetables in colander and immediately transfer to ice water.
• Once beans and onion are cool, drain again and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
• Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in large bowl. Add chilled beans and onions and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.