Best Minty Bean Salad Recipes

MINTY GREEN BEAN SALAD

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Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!

Provided by CELANE47

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

¼ cup water
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pound fresh green beans
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 slices onion, chopped
1 sprig fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon prepared mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

MINTY BEAN SALAD

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Each September, a women's group at our church sponsors a salad supper. Everyone is delighted when they see this extra-special dish on the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound dried navy beans or great northern beans
3 chicken bouillon cubes
6 cups water
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint or 2 tablespoons dried mint
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place beans and enough water to cover in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard liquid. Add bouillon and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are just tender. Drain; cool slightly. Add remaining ingredients; mix gently. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

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