Best Spinach Green Bean And Almond Salad Recipes

Green Bean-Citrus Salad with Almonds image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 blood oranges, cut into segments
1 navel orange, cut into segments
1 ruby red grapefruit, cut into segments
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 red jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and blot dry with paper towels. (You can refrigerate the green beans, covered, for up to 4 hours.)
Whisk the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the dressing is emulsified. Add the green beans, orange and grapefruit segments, cilantro, red onion and jalapeno; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with the almonds.

Almond Green Bean Salad image

Provided by Mami J

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb green beans, cut in 1 1/2 in pieces
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup sliced red onion
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper
torn lettuce leaf
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Bring 2 in of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add green beans and cook 5 minutes or until crisp tender. Immediately drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large salad bowl, toss beans with tomatoes, onions, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.
Line serving plates with lettuce leaves and top with green bean mixture, top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 7.5, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.6

Simply Sauteed Spinach and Green Beans With Garlic image

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups frozen green beans, thawed and drained
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat a large skillet and then add the olive oil.
When the oil is nice and hot throw in the green beans and season with salt and pepper.
Add the spinach and let that wilt down, stirring occasionally.
Add in the garlic and the butter and stir over low-medium heat. You don't want the garlic to brown but you do want it to cook for about 5-10 minutes and incorporate all the flavors.
Taste and re-season if needed.
Remove from the heat and serve!