Best Green Bean Walnut And Egg Salad Recipes

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.

WARM GREEN BEAN AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender or mini-processor purée 1 tablespoon of the walnuts with the vinegar, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a steamer set over boiling water steam beans, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, transfer them to a bowl, and toss them with the dressing and the remaining chopped walnuts.

GREEN BEAN, WALNUT AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season with a large pinch of salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Transfer to a boil of iced water to cool and then drain and pat dry.
• Add the green beans, onions, and walnuts to a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the green beans, onions, and walnuts and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and top with crumbled feta and freshly cracked black pepper.

GREEN BEAN & EGG SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place beans in bowl. Add the onion and vinegar. Stir occasionally.
• 2. Meanwhile, boil the eggs and chop. Set aside.
• 3. Fry the bacon and crumble. Drain the vinegar from the beans. Add crumbled bacon.
• 4. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Add to bean mixture and toss to coat.
• 5. Fold in the boiled, chopped eggs.
• 6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

GREEN BEANS AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk orange and lemon juice, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over beans and onions. Add orange and lemon zest. Top with toasted walnuts.