FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD
I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much, I tried to re-create it at home. The result was yummy! It lasts for several days in the fridge, and the taste keeps getting better. -Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- Bring water and baking soda to a rolling boil. Cook green beans 4- 5 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain beans and place in an ice bath.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add green beans, tomatoes, and red onion and allow to marinate at least 30 minutes.
- Top with feta and almonds just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 102 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC THREE BEAN SALAD
Steps:
- For the salad: Heat a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender, but still have a slight crunch. Drain in a colander and rinse well under cold water until cool. Chop into 1-inch pieces.
- For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk to combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled green beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Toss well to combine and serve.
BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD
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
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
FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD
I had a similar salad from a deli and tried to duplicate it. This is what I ended up with. I think it's fabulous! The deli salad was my first experience trying hearts of palm...now they're a new favorite!
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix salad ingredients together.
- Mix dressing ingredients together (except the feta).
- Toss everything together.
- Best if it stands for at least an hour at room temperature.
- To serve top each serving with feta.
- This stores well for a long time in a large ziploc bag if you only add the feta when served.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 584.2, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 4.4
EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD
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
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
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