Curried Green Bean Salad Recipes

CURRIED BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard liquid. Return beans to pan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain and discard liquid. Place beans in a large bowl; add onions, carrots and radishes. In another bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over bean mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

CURRIED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, boil the beans and onions in salted water until just tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, boil the vinegar and sugar in another saucepan, stirring often, until all the sugar has dissolved.
• Add the salt, curry powder and cornflour to the vinegar and sugar. Mix well.
• Add the sauce to the beans and onions and bring to boil again. Cool before serving.

CHARRED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook at a rapid boil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the green beans to an ice bath, then dry on a kitchen towel.
• Add the green beans to a grill basket and place over indirect heat to char them slightly, about 5 minutes. You do not have to cover the grill. When they reach the char level you are looking for, transfer them to a serving platter.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, mustard and oregano in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly, then season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the oregano vinaigrette over the green beans while still warm, then sprinkle with the feta and almonds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CURRIED CHICKEN, GREEN BEAN AND ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Transfer beans to large bowl. Add chicken, onion and 4 tablespoons cilantro.
• Stir curry powder in small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in yogurt, mayonnaise and lime juice. Add dressing to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

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.

CURRIED BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In bowl, combine beans, corn, celery and onions.
• In jar with tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients and shake well.
• Drizzle dressing over bean mixture and toss gently until coated.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°.
• In a medium bowl, toss the cauliflower and onion with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper; spread the cauliflower/ onion mixture onto large (foil lined) baking sheet.
• Put in oven for 16 minutes or until crisp tender, and stir at least twice.
• In the same (now empty) bowl, toss the beans with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the beans onto small (foil lined) baking sheet and roast for 14 minutes or until crisp tender, and stir at least twice.
• Return all of the vegetables to the bowl and let cool.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
• Add the bread and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate to cool and season with salt.
• In the same skillet, toast the curry powder over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Scrape the curry over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• Drizzle with dressing that has lemon in it.

CRUNCHY GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place honey and cayenne in a small saucepan; heat until warm. Stir in nuts. Line a baking pan with a Silpat (a French nonstick baking mat). Pour mixture onto Silpat. Bake until dark-golden brown, about 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and salt. Slowly drizzle in walnut oil, whisking constantly, until mixture is emulsified. Set aside.
• Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Bring a medium stockpot of water to a boil. Add string beans; cook just until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately; immerse in ice water. Remove,pat dry; place in a large bowl. Toss with reserved dressing. Add reserved nuts, dried cranberries, and sliced endive. Add pepper to taste; toss gently. Serve immediately.

CURRIED THREE-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the beans, corn, celery and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well., Drizzle over bean mixture and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.