Haricots Verts Zucchini Tomatoes Salad With Tapenade Recipes

TOMATOES AND HARICOTS VERTS WITH ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Cook haricots verts in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Drain and pat dry.
• Toss haricots verts, both kinds of tomatoes, anchovies, celery leaves, and vinegar in a large bowl; season lightly with kosher salt.
• Transfer salad to a platter, drizzle with oil, and season with sea salt and pepper

HARICOTS VERTS, TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet bring 1-inch of water to a boil, add the haricots verts and simmer for 4 minutes or until just tender. Drain and refresh under cold water. Pat the haricots verts dry and chill them, covered, for 2 hours. Salt tomato halves and invert on rack and let sit for 30 minutes. In a bowl combine the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and Worcestershire, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until emulsified. Add the dill and combine. Arrange the haricots verts, tomatoes and cucumber slices decoratively on a platter, garnish the vegetables with the minced egg yolk and white and spoon the dressing over the salad.

HARICOTS VERTS EN SALADE GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the beans in two lengthwise if you wish and boil them in salted water. As soon as they are just tender, drain them and then dry them in a clean dish towel. Arrange them on their serving dish.
• Chop all the herbs together very fine and arrange them in a band around the beans. Whisk together the oil, vinegar and pepper in a bowl and serve alongside the beans; the dressing is put on the beans at the moment of serving.

HARICOTS VERTS SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil and garlic in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
• Combine garlic mixture, 1 tablespoon nuts, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and basil in a food processor; pulse until well combined.
• Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain.
• Place in a large bowl. Add basil mixture and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons nuts and tomatoes.

HARICOT VERT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onion in a small bowl. Cover with cold water and let stand for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with clean kitchen towels; set aside.
• Prepare an ice water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt and the haricots verts. Cook until bright green, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain, shaking off excess liquid; set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add the haricots verts and toss to combine. Gently toss in tomatoes and onion slices. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with ricotta salata.

HARICOTS VERTS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine oil, shallot, garlic and herbs in a small nonreactive pan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and cool. Strain and discard the solids. Set aside.
• In a food processor, combine the vinegar and mustard. With the motor running, very slowly pour in the oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Place the balsamic vinegar in a small stainless-steel pan. Simmer slowly until very syrupy and reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside.
• Parboil the haricots verts in a large pot of salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, refresh in ice water and dry. Toss beans with the prosciutto and pine nuts and then add enough dressing to coat the ingredients. Transfer to a platter, top with the cheese and drizzle the reduced vinegar over all.

TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl combine tomato, zucchini, green onions, basil, and Italian salad dressing. Toss lightly to mix.
• Line 4 salad plates with lettuce. Divide tomato mixture among plates. Sprinkle each serving with some of the cheese. Makes 4 servings.

HARICOTS VERTS, ZUCCHINI & TOMATOES SALAD WITH TAPENADE

Steps:

• PRIOR TO GRILLING OR ROASTING:.
• Wash zucchini, cut off ends and slice lengthwise in 3/8-inch thick slices. Place on double thickness of paper towels and sprinkle salt over zucchini. Allow to stand 30 minutes to help draw out excess water from veggies. Then pat dry with paper towels.
• Wash and core tomato, slice in thin wedges, and remove seeds. Place on double thickness of paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and allow to stand 15 minutes. Then pat dry with paper towels.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil. Add lemon juice and trimmed haricots verts and partially cook 4-5 minutes to desired degree of doneness. Remove haricots verts from heat, drain in a colander, and immediately immerse them in an ice water bath to stop from cooking. Drain and set aside.
• GRILLING OPTION:.
• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Spray grill griddle with nonstick cooking spray. Layer zucchini slices, tomato wedges, and haricots verts in single layer. Grill until golden brown, turning and basting with olive-flavor nonstick cooking spray occastionally (remove grill griddle from grill while spraying to prevent fire).
• ROASTING OPTION:.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Spray large baking pan with 2" sides with olive-oil flavored cooking spray. Spread zucchini, tomato slices and parboiled cut green beans in single layer. Spray with olive-oil flavored cooking spray.
• Roast for 20 minutes, turning over at 10 minutes.
• ASSEMBLE SALAD:.
• Cut haricots verts and zucchini in 1-inch pieces. Cut tomato wedges in half horizontally.
• In a large bowl, combine grilled or roasted haricots verts, zucchini, and tomato with sliced radishes, tapenade and optional garbanzo beans, cannelini beans, or kidney beans Pack in tightly sealed container for picnic, allowing flavors to blend. This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.