Best Herby Red White Green Bean Salad Recipes

Herby Green Bean Salad image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
One 6-ounce bag sugar snap peas
1 heaping tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, grated or pressed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 small head fennel, thinly sliced

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook, 3 minutes, then add the sugar snap peas and cook for 1 minute more. Drain the vegetables and run under cold water until cool, then pat dry and set aside.
Combine the mustard, soy sauce and garlic in a large mixing bowl for the base of the dressing. Slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl, whisking constantly, to emulsify into a thick dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the blanched vegetables to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Add the cranberries, almonds, parsley, dill and fennel. Toss gently to combine and ensure the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Herby Red, White & Green Bean Salad image

Provided by Vino Girl

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (white kidney)
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cut green beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup low-fat Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salad seasoning, to taste (purchase in spice aisle "or" use one of the recipes posted at Recipezaar)
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced,to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled,to taste
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, shredded,to taste

Steps:

Gently and thoroughly combine all ingredients except cheeses in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate to allow flavors to develop (at least a few hours, overnight is better).
Gently stir in cheeses before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 362.8, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 15.2

Herby Three-Bean Salad image

Provided by Melissa Clark

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.