Green Beans Salad With A Lovely Honey Dressing And Cherry Tomato Recipes

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well. Set aside - or refrigerate up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

GREEN BEAN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a medium pot with water and salt it.
• Add the green beans and boil them for 12-14 minutes. Set aside.
• Add the sliced onion to a smaller bowl and cover with vinegar.
• Let it soak for 10 minutes.
• Transfer the soaked onion to a bowl. Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, boiled green beans, and honey.
• Season with salt and pepper, add the panko and parsley. Mix everything.
• Serve drizzled with lime juice.

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Roughly chop the tomatoes and mix with 2 teaspoons salt and the sugar. Let macerate for 10 minutes to get the juices running, and then use your hands to crush the tomatoes. Place the tomatoes in a fine mesh strainer set over a saucepot. Use a rubber spatula to press all the liquid out of the tomatoes. Discard the solids and save all the sweet juice.
• Set the pot over medium heat and add the honey and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes or so until you are left with about 1/2 cup worth of tomato juice.
• Turn the heat off and add in the Dijon mustard. Then whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsification and season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: In a large bowl, add the greens and basil leaves. Pour over some of the vinaigrette to lightly coat the greens and gently toss. Shave some Parmesan over the top and finish with a few more cracks of fresh black pepper.

GREEN BEAN-CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Transfer beans to a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat.

GREEN BEAN & CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook Green Beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry, then wrap in paper towels. Place in plastic bag and refrigerate.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Combine beans, tomatoes, onion and basil in serving bowl. Whisk oil, vinegar and sugar in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add dressing to vegetables; toss to coat. Cover, chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve salad cold or at room temperature. Nutrition Facts: Serving Size (229g) Servings: 6 Amount Per Serving Calories 160 l Calories from Fat 110 l Total Fat 12g (sat fat 1.5g trans 0g) l Cholesterol 0mg l Sodium 10mg l Total Carbohydrate 13g l Dietary Fiber 4g l Sugars 7g l Protein 3g l Vitamin A 30% l Vitamin C 45% l Calcium 6% l Iron 8%

CHERRY TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the red onion and garlic and set the dressing aside to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Place the tomatoes, white beans and parsley in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, then gently fold in the Parmesan. Serve at room temperature using a slotted spoon.

TOMATO-GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes and olives. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

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.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss green beans in olive oil and some salt and pepper and spread them out on a baking sheet. Roast in oven for 35 minutes, stirring ocassionaly. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with cherry tomatoes, basil and pumpkin seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or room temperature.

GREEN BEAN, YELLOW BEAN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook all beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Pat dry, then wrap in paper towels. Enclose in plastic bag and refrigerate.)
• Combine beans, tomatoes, onion and basil in serving bowl. Whisk oil, vinegar and sugar in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add dressing to vegetables; toss to coat. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve salad cold or at room temperature.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook beans according to package directions until just tender-crisp.
• Rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a medium bowl, combine beans with tomatoes and onion. Toss to combine.
• In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Add to bean mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Chill thoroughly.
• Mix before serving.
• NOTE: preparation time does not include chilling time.

GREEN AND YELLOW BEAN SALAD WITH CHUNKY TOMATO DRESSING AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cook the beans in boiling water for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
• Combine tomato and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a bowl. Divide beans evenly among 8 plates. Top each serving with 1/4 cup tomato mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon slices basil and 1 tablespoon cheese.
• You may also just mix and toss everything together.

GREEN BEAN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain well. Place in large bowl.
• Mix next 5 ingredients in small bowl; stir into beans. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and cherry tomatoes.

FETA AND SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO SALAD WITH FRENCH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
• Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and arrange them, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and the bay leaf; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Bake the tomatoes until they are shriveled and dry on the outside, but a little moist inside, about 2 hours.
• Toast the pine nuts in a small pan over medium-low heat, gently shaking the pan as they toast, until beginning brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.
• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; cook the green beans in the boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water.
• Combine the roasted tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, green beans, arugula, and basil in a salad bowl. Whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl, and pour the dressing over the salad. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese just before serving.