Mixed Bean Salad With Green Vinaigrette Recipes

COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FRENCH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• First, prepare your green beans by cutting off both ends. Wash your beans and keep aside.
• Keep a pot with water to boil and once the water boils place the green beans into the water.
• Cook green beans for 6-7 minutes exactly or until they are cooked but still crunchy. That way they will remain green too and won't overcook and get mushy which doesn't look too appetizing.
• Then take the green beans from the heat once ready and place in a bowl with ice water. That way you stop the cooking process and the beans will cool down fast. Keep for 2-3 minutes in the ice water then strain the green beans from the water. Keep aside.
• Then prepare your vinaigrette. Place the mustard with the vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix the content well with a fork.
• Next, pour in the oil. Beat the dressing until the ingredients are well incorporated.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the green beans and serve cold.

MIXED BEAN SALAD WITH GREEN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix beans together in a large bowl.
• Slice eggs in half, removing the yolks and set them aside.
• Chop whites and add to beans.
• Place remaining ingredients except yolks in a small bowl and quickly whisk until just blended.
• Pour dressing over beans, mix and marinate 15 minutes at room temperature.
• To serve spoon salad onto plates and force yolk through a sieve onto beans.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend the vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a blender until the garlic is finely chopped. With the blender running, slowly blend in the oil.
• Toss the baby greens, bell pepper, olives, and cheese with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and black pepper, and serve.

GREEN SALAD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Place the greens in a serving bowl and toss them with enough dressing to moisten. Serve immediately.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ROQUEFORT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine baby greens, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, cranberries and pecans in large bowl. Whisk olive oil and vinegar in small bowl until blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in Roquefort cheese. Toss salad with dressing and serve.

MIXED-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, oregano, shallot, and mustard. Add green beans, red kidney beans, and chickpeas; toss well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

MIXED BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a large salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Transfer to bowl. Combine shallots and vinegar. Gradually mix in oil. Add basil. Add enough dressing to beans to coat. Gently mix in 2/3 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Place beans on platter. Top with cheese.

CLASSIC MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• to Make Vinaigrette:.
• In medium bowl whisk all the ingredients except the oil until mixed. Gradually whisk in the oil until smooth.
• In a small bowl, cover the onion with iced water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well. (Soaking the onion removes the sharp bit).
• In a large bowl, place the lettuce, drained onions, tomato and cucumber and add the dressing a little at a time, tossing gently and thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately on chilled salad plates.

GREEN AND WAX BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Drop green and wax beans into boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath. When cool, drain and dry with a towel and place in a large bowl.
• Cut tomato in half across its equator and squeeze out seeds (use for another purpose or discard). Using the largest hole on a box grater, grate the tomato flesh. Discard skin and transfer grated flesh to a medium bowl. You should have about 1/2 cup. Stir in vinegar and salt, then stir in olive oil and garlic. Taste and adjust vinegar and salt as needed.
• Add just enough vinaigrette to coat beans, add olives, then toss well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (and up to 4 hours) before serving. Add torn basil and serve.

MIXED SUMMER BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Trim stem ends of beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch each type of bean separately until crisp-tender. Refresh in ice water, drain, and pat dry.
• Toss beans with shallot, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add vinegar to taste and herbs, if desired.
• Arrange red-leaf lettuce and beans on each of 4 plates, and serve.