Best Toasted Almond Green Bean Salad Recipes

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

Green Beans with Toasted Almonds image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Salt
Toasted slivered or sliced almonds, for garnish

Steps:

Cook green beans 5 minutes in 1-inch boiling water, covered. Drain beans and return pan to heat.
Add oil and butter pat to the pan. Toss beans in oil and melted butter. Season beans with a little salt and transfer to a serving plate.
Garnish green beans with toasted slivered or sliced almonds.