Spinach Green Bean Salad Recipes

POTATO, GREEN BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Steam the potatoes above 1 inch boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil and yogurt.
• When the potatoes are tender, remove from the heat and toss at once with 1/4 cup of the dressing, the onion, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the green beans to the steamer pot, and steam for five minutes. Remove from the heat, refresh briefly with cold water, drain well and toss with the potatoes, 2 more tablespoons of the dressing and the feta. In a separate bowl, toss the spinach with the remaining dressing. Top with the potatoes and beans, and serve.

GREEN BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Boil green beans until tender.
• Do not over boil. Let cool.
• In a serving bowl, slice tomatoes, onion, artichoke hearts, black olives, crushed garlic and cheese.
• Add green beans and spinach leaves.
• Toss lightly. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
• Add vinegar and oil.
• Best if made the night before.

SPINACH AND GREEN APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss the spinach with the dressing until evenly coated then divide the spinach among 4 serving plates.
• Core the apple and slice it into matchsticks. Sprinkle a quarter of the apple pieces on top of each salad. Follow with the walnut pieces. Serve immediately.

WARM BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Remove large stems from spinach; tear spinach into bite-size pieces. Place spinach in large bowl. Add beans; set aside.
• Heat bell pepper and dressing to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic pepper.
• Pour bell pepper mixture over spinach and beans; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.

BEAN SPROUT SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until the mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; cool., In a serving bowl, toss the spinach, bean sprouts, bacon and green onions. Drizzle with 1/2 cup salad dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with egg slices and sunflower kernels. Serve immediately. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

SPINACH & GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together the olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, mix together the beans and spinach. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.

GREEN BEAN-SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans and peas in saucepan of boiling water 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Immediately plunge into bowl of ice water. Let stand 2 min.; drain well.
• Place bean mixture in large bowl. Add spinach, eggs and tarragon; mix lightly.
• Mix dressings until blended. Drizzle over salad; sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH BEAN SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Place beans in another microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, onions, red pepper, bacon and beans. Microwave the dressing, uncovered, for 30-60 seconds or until heated through. Whisk until smooth; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

SIMPLY SAUTEED SPINACH AND GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet and then add the olive oil.
• When the oil is nice and hot throw in the green beans and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the spinach and let that wilt down, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the garlic and the butter and stir over low-medium heat. You don't want the garlic to brown but you do want it to cook for about 5-10 minutes and incorporate all the flavors.
• Taste and re-season if needed.
• Remove from the heat and serve!

FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix salad ingredients together.
• Mix dressing ingredients together (except the feta).
• Toss everything together.
• Best if it stands for at least an hour at room temperature.
• To serve top each serving with feta.
• This stores well for a long time in a large ziploc bag if you only add the feta when served.

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.

SPINACH, PEAR AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RIESLING DRESSING

Steps:

• Purée diced pear, Riesling, lemon juice, shallot and Dijon mustard in food processor until smooth. With machine still running, gradually add vegetable oil through feed tube and blend mixture until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer beans to medium bowl filled with ice water and cool thoroughly. Drain well. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
• Toss green beans, spinach and sliced pears in large bowl with enough Riesling dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts.