Best Green And Wax Bean Salad With Spicy Tomato Vinaigrette Recipes

GREEN BEAN AND WAX BEAN SALAD WITH TABASCO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook the beans in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water for approximately 10 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
• In a large non-reactive bowl combine the vinaigrette ingredients and whisk.
• Drain the beans, place in a large non-reactive bowl and toss them with the vinaigrette. Allow mixture to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• On a large platter arrange the lettuce greens. Spoon the beans on the lettuce greens .
• Arrange the red onion crescents on top of the beans.
• Crumble the cooked bacon and garnish on top of the salad.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese.

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.