Best Garlic Green Bean Salad Recipes

GARLIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and dry with paper towels then place in a serving bowl. Toss with remaining ingredients. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature, at least 30 minutes.

GARLIC LOVER'S SHRIMP AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place garlic cloves, 1/4 cup olive oil, key lime juice, rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt into a blender; puree until smooth. Combine shrimp and marinade in a resealable plastic bag. Marinate at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Place an oven rack in the topmost position and preheat oven on the broil setting.
• Pour the shrimp and their marinade onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Broil in preheated oven 3 to 4 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque. Once cooked, pour everything into a bowl and place into refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender; drain and rinse with cold water. Drain excess water from the chilled beans and place into a large bowl.
• Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and onion, cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent. Pour the oil over the beans, add shrimp mixture, and toss. Season with garlic salt, and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Mix in crumbled feta before serving.

SHEET PAN HERB & GARLIC CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and place in the oven while it preheats.
• Toss the green beans and potatoes in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of the Italian Herb & Garlic Dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread on one side of the preheated baking sheet, leaving room for the chicken. Toss the chicken in the same bowl with 2 tablespoons of the remaining dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay the chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Roast until the potatoes and green beans are tender and browned and the chicken is cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes while you assemble the salad.
• Combine the red peppers, onions, green beans and potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and toss. Add the arugula and toss again. Divide the salad among 4 plates and sprinkle the goat cheese over top. Slice the chicken against the grain and divide among the plates.

GARLIC BREAD, GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Rub a serving bowl with the garlic, reserving half the clove. Drop beans into boiling water and boil, uncovered. Taste after 5 minutes. When tender and beginning to lose their crispness, drain and sprinkle with salt. Turn into the bowl.
• Rub the warm toast with the reserved garlic and tear into irregular, bite-sized pieces. Add tomatoes. Gently toss with olive and vinegar. Season with to taste salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

BLISTERED GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND TOASTED GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, swirling occasionally, until the garlic is just starting to change color, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vinegar and crushed red pepper. Let cool slightly, then season with salt and black pepper.
• Meanwhile, in a large wok or cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat. Spread the haricots verts in the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until blistered on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add the snap peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until the haricots verts and snap peas are crisp-tender, about 2 more minutes; transfer to a serving bowl.
• Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook over high heat, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes total; transfer to the serving bowl. Add the tomatoes and half of the dressing; toss well. Season with salt and black pepper and serve, passing the remaining dressing at the table.