Best Green Bean And Cherry Tomato Salad Recipes

GREEN BEAN, YELLOW BEAN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook all beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Pat dry, then wrap in paper towels. Enclose in plastic bag and refrigerate.)
• Combine beans, tomatoes, onion and basil in serving bowl. Whisk oil, vinegar and sugar in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add dressing to vegetables; toss to coat. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve salad cold or at room temperature.

POTATO, GREEN BEAN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to medium bowl. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
• Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons orange juice and 2 tablespoons vinegar; toss to coat. Cool to room temperature, occasionally stirring gently.
• Add green beans, tomatoes, and parsley to potatoes. Whisk remaining 6 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, oil, and capers in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss to combine. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

GREEN BEAN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain well. Place in large bowl.
• Mix next 5 ingredients in small bowl; stir into beans. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and cherry tomatoes.

GREEN BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO, AND GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap and chill.) Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool corn. Cut kernels off cobs (generous 2 cups). Place kernels in large bowl. Add beans and and tomatoes. Mix basil, shallot, and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss.

POTATO, CHERRY TOMATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the beans in a saucepan of boiling water until just crisp-tender (about 4-5 minutes; drain and place in a bowl with icewater; set aside (this can be done hours in advance or even a day ahead).
• Cook the potatoes (leave whole do not slice) until fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes; remove to a bowl.
• Cut the small potatoes in half or quarters if the are fairly large.
• In a small cup whisk together 2 tablespoons orange juice with 2 tablespoons vinegar; pour over the warm potatoes, and gently toss to coat.
• Cool completely to room temperature or refrigerate, tossing occasionally.
• Add in the green beans, cherry tomatoes halves, red onion and chopped parsley; mix to combine.
• In a small cup whisk remaining 6 tablespoons orange juice and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar and olive oil; pour over the potato mixture in the bowl along with the capers; toss to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or more.
• Delicious!

GREEN BEAN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans in boiling water 7 minutes or until tender.
• Drain.
• Place beans, tomatoes, and oregano in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
• Combine the shallots and vinegar, stirring with a whisk.
• Let vinegar mixture stand 10 minutes.
• Add oil, salt, and pepper to vinegar mixture, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
• Pour vinaigrette over bean mixture; toss well.

GREEN BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside on a towel to cool.
• In large bowl, stir together shallot, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes, then whisk in oil.
• Add cherry tomatoes and toss. Add beans and basil and toss again. Adjust seasoning.