Best Herbed Green Bean Salad Recipes

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BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Serve up those green beans in a whole new way-with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. -Megan Spencer, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

EASY HERBED GREEN BEANS



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An assortment of herbs adds a refreshing burst of flavor to this easy green bean dish. You can serve it in moments, and it goes so well with just about any main course. -Ann Bassett of Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in green beans and seasonings. Cook and stir 6-8 minutes longer or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds or halves depending on the size
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 shallot, sliced into rings
One 5.2-ounce container garlic and herb soft cheese, such as Boursin
1/2 cup fried onions

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water and set aside.
  • Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain the beans and add them to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the mushrooms, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cheese and stir to melt. Turn the heat off and add the mixture to the bowl with the green beans. Toss until everything is creamy and thoroughly combined. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine. Top with the fried onions. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.

EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD



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What makes this cold green bean salad so good is that the beans marinate while they are still warm--that way the beans soak up the vinaigrette and become more flavorful.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 402.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

HERBED BEAN SALAD



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The flavors in this simple salad get better as the beans marinate and soak up the dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 3/4 cups cooked cannellini beans
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, and dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Soak onion in cold water, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk Dijon and vinegar in a bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Drain onion and dry well. Stir into dressing along with beans and herbs; season with salt and pepper. Let sit 15 to 20 minutes or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days. Serve as a side, over meat and fish, on toasted rustic bread, or mixed into greens.

HERBY THREE-BEAN SALAD



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Ready for picnics and potlucks, this zippy take on a classically American three-bean salad features crunchy green beans, creamy chickpeas and cannellini beans (and is vegan, too). The marinated vegetables (fennel, celery and onions) add texture and a vinegary kick, while a mix of herbs lend complexity and freshness. Feel free to use whatever combination of canned beans you like; kidney beans are classic, black beans velvety, black-eyed peas earthy. You can prepare this salad up to four hours ahead and keep it at room temperature, or you can make it the day before and refrigerate it. Toss well and add more salt and vinegar, if needed, just before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more as needed
1/4 cup unsweetened rice vinegar, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup thinly sliced fennel, celery or a combination
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup chopped fresh soft herbs, such as parsley, mint, dill, cilantro or a combination
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • In a dry medium saucepan (one large enough to hold the green beans in Step 4), toast coriander seeds over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool. Once the seeds are cool enough to handle, use a mortar and pestle to crack them, or place them on a cutting board and crack with the flat side of a chef's knife. Set aside.
  • Fill the same saucepan you used for the coriander with salted water and bring to a boil.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, combine 1/4 cup vinegar, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add onion along with fennel or celery, or both, and toss. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad.
  • To the boiling water, add the green beans and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes, until they turn bright green and are crisp-tender. Immediately drain beans in a colander, then run cold tap water over them to stop the cooking. Once cool, pat them dry.
  • Add the blanched green beans, chickpeas, cannellini beans, herbs and toasted coriander seeds to the marinated onions. Season with remaining salt and pepper, and gently toss to evenly combine. Taste and add more salt and vinegar if needed. (Keep in mind that you'll also be adding flaky salt to finish.) Drizzle with olive oil and flaky sea salt, and serve.

GREEN BEAN SALAD



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This is a great marinated salad for a hot summer day.

Provided by Patsy

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Pour over vegetables, and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 713.5 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

HERBED BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Sheila Lukins

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds tender green beans, stem ends snapped
1 1/2 pounds tender wax beans, stem ends snapped
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablebspoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and pat dry. Place in a large bowl.
  • 2. Toss with the shallots and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Just before serving, toss beans with the vinegar. Toss with the basil. Serve.

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