Beans Greens Salad Food

FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD

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.

GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook cut green beans in boiling water, if fresh, 5 minutes till tender crisp. If using canned, just drain. Drain beans and rinse in cold water.
• Combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
• Combine green beans with the tomatoes and toss with the vinaigrette.
• Add pine nuts just before serving.

BEANS-N-GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the greens on a large platter or in a salad bowl. Top with beans and red onions.
• In a small bowl, combine garlic, sugar and vinegar. Whisk in oil. Pour dressing evenly over the salad. Dressing may also be made in blender or food processor. Season salad with salt and pepper, serve.

BEANS AND GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, olive oil, salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Toss with greens and beans and serve.

GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water with a steamer basket to a boil, add green beans and steam for about 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat until they become fragrant, about 2 minutes, and then transfer them to a small bowl to cool. Add the parsley and onion to the walnuts and stir to combine.
• In another small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard. Toss the dressing with the green beans, top with the walnut mixture and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

RED BEANS AND GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine salad ingredients in a bowl, toss and adjust seasoning.

FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD

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.

EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD

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.