Asparagus And Green Bean Salad With Herb Dijon Dressing Food

GREEN BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Toss green bean pieces and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl until the green beans are evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
• Roast green beans in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Toss asparagus pieces and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl until the asparagus is evenly coated; spread onto the baking sheet with the partially roasted green beans.
• Continue roasting the green bean and asparagus mixture until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Toss the roasted green beans and asparagus with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to taste, if desired.

GARLIC ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a heavy bottom saute` pan to medium high. Add olive oil and swirl to coat pan. Add asparagus, green beans (and carrots if using) and stir well to coat vegetables with oil. Sprinkle in salt and pepper and add garlic. Stir constantly 1-2 minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Pour onto serving platter and add a splash of Balsamic vinegar to finish if desired. Can be served hot, room temp or cold.

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH HERB DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, shallot, dijon, basil, tarragon and time.
• Slowly whisk in oil to form an emulsion.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Blanch beans and asparagus in boiling salted water until al dente; shock in ice water and pat dry Combine lettuce, beans, asparagus and tomatoes; toss with dressing.
• Arrange in bowl, top with blue cheese, garnish with basil leaves.

SALAD WITH HERB-DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, basil, tarragon, and thyme in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Cook green beans and asparagus in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain. Cut vegetables into 1/2-inch pieces; place in large bowl. Add lettuces, tomatoes and sliced basil leaves. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1-inch of water to a boil, add salt then green beans, cover and cook 2 minutes, then add asparagus and cook 3 minutes more. If using pencil asparagus, blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain well and cold shock vegetables in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain the vegetables on clean kitchen towels to dry completely. Thinly slice the green beans lengthwise on an angle; pile them together and run your knife through them cutting them into 2-inch pieces. Halve the asparagus lengthwise if thicker, leave in spindles if thin, then cut the spears into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Combine the beans, asparagus, 1/2 cup of parsley and onion in a shallow bowl.
• Combine the lemon zest and juice, remaining 1/2 cup of parsley and herbs in a food processor with cheese. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper and pour over the salad. Season the sliced tomatoes with salt and garnish salad with them.

GREEN BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Toss green bean pieces and a tablespoon olive oil in a bowl until the green beans are evenly coated. Spread onto a baking sheet.
• Roast green beans in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Toss asparagus pieces and a tablespoon of oil in a bowl until the asparagus is evenly coated, spread onto the baking sheet with the partially roasted green beans.
• Continue roasting the green bean and asparagus mixture until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Toss the roasted green beans and asparagus with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to taste, if desired.

MACARONI SALAD WITH BACON, PEAS, AND CREAMY DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• To prepare dressing, combine first 9 ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Cover and chill.
• To prepare salad, cook pasta according to package directions.
• Add peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain.
• Combine pea/ pasta mixture, bell pepper, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Toss pasta mixture with half of dressing. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Toss salad with remaining dressing, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon; serve immediately.

CREAMY DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whizz the egg in a food processor until light-colored.
• Gradually add corn oil so that it is well homogenized.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Chill before using.

RED POTATOES & GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp tender, 4 minutes.
• Drain.
• Transfer to bowl of ice water.
• Drain; pat dry with paper towels.
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 12 minutes.
• Drain; transfer to large bowl.
• Sprinkle vermouth over hot potatoes; toss gently and let stand 5 minutes.
• Whisk, vinegar, shallot, and mustard in small bowl.
• Gradually whisk in oil.
• Pour over potatoes and toss to coat.
• Cool completely.
• Mix in green beans and parsley.
• Season to taste with salt& pepper.
• Can be made 1 day ahead.
• Cover& refrigerate.
• Serve cold or at room temperature.

RED POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water. Drain; pat dry with paper towels.
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle vermouth over hot potatoes; toss gently and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk vinegar, shallot, and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over potatoes and toss to coat. Cool completely. Mix in green beans and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve cold or at room temperature.

WATERCRESS, RADICCHIO & GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE FOR 2

Steps:

• Put the herbs in food processor and chop.
• With the processor running drop in the garlic and mince.
• Add egg yolk,vinegar, mustard and salt process for 1/2 minute.
• With the machine rtunning slowly add the oil through the feed tube.
• Process for a few seconds after the oil has been added.
• Just before serving combine beans, watercress, lettuce, radicchio& cheese in a chilled bowl.
• Toss with dressing (use as much or as little as you like).
• Season with Pepper.

COOL AND CREAMY GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill large bowl with ice water and set aside.
• In a large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts water and 1 cup vinegar to boil. Add sugar, salt, and beans and cook until beans are just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add onion to pot and cook until just softened, about 30 seconds.
• Drain vegetables in colander and immediately transfer to ice water.
• Once beans and onion are cool, drain again and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
• Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in large bowl. Add chilled beans and onions and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.