Minted Green Bean Salad Recipes

MINTY GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
• Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
• In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.

MINTED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the beans in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes, until just tender, then drain and refresh under cold running water. Shake well to remove excess water, then pat dry with kitchen paper. You can do this the day before and keep the cooked beans in the fridge, in a bowl covered with cling film.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small pan, add the garlic and fry quickly until crisp and lightly golden. Tip into a bowl with the oil from the pan and leave to cool. This can be done the day before and covered with cling film and chilled.
• On the day, whisk together the remaining oil, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper. Pour over the beans and mix well. Tip into a serving bowl and scatter over the garlic in its oil.

GREEN BEAN AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the green beans and red onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mint, lemon zest and juice, and mustard. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until thick and emulsified. Whisk in the sour cream and Tabasco. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the beans and toss well. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving.

MINTED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a stockpot of boiling water, cook beans for 3 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water to chill; drain well. Combine garlic and salt in a small bowl. Use the back of a spoon to crush garlic to the consistency of paste. Add vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste; whisk to blend. Add oil and herbs; whisk until well blended. In a bowl combine together beans and onion; tossing with dressing to coat. Chill 20 minutes before serving. Hollowed-out mini loaves of round bread are just right for individual servings of soups, stews and salads. Bigger loaves of bread can even be hollowed out and filled with salads to serve 'round the table family style. And the best part...no dishes to wash!

MARINATED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add green beans and cook until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately in cold water.
• Transfer green beans to a large bowl and stir in corn, black beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
• Mix apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours, or up to overnight.

MINTED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 6-10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
• In same pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and scallion, and saute briefly until limp, 2-3 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine green beans, garlic, scallion, and mint.
• In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture while hot. Serve hot, room temperature, or cold.

WHITE BEAN AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight. Drain and place in a saucepan with water to cover and add carrot and onion. Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Add salt and cook until beans are tender (about one hour). Drain and remove and discard carrot and onion.
• Make dressing. Peel the garlic and press it with the tines of a fork or through a garlic press. Place tablespoon of beans in a mixing bowl with garlic and mash to a puree.
• Add mustard and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Gradually add olive oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until dressing has reached the consistency of mayonnaise. Add parsley, mint and beans and toss. Correct seasoning and serve at room temperature.

MINTED BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub beets; trim tops to 1 in. Place in a single layer in a large microwave-safe dish. Drizzle with water. Microwave, covered, on high until easily pierced with a fork, turning once, 14-15 minutes; let stand 5 minutes., When cool enough to handle, peel and cut beets into 3/4-in. pieces. In a bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper until blended. Add olives, beets and 1 tablespoon mint; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon mint.

MINTED POTATO & GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes for 15 mins or until tender. When the potatoes have 5 mins cooking time left, tip the beans into the boiling water. Drain and cool under cold running water.
• Meanwhile, finely slice the shallots or onion. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with the vinegar and oil then leave for 5 mins. Toss potatoes and beans in with the shallots and sprinkle with the mint.