Green Bean Spinach Salad Food

POTATO, GREEN BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Steam the potatoes above 1 inch boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil and yogurt.
• When the potatoes are tender, remove from the heat and toss at once with 1/4 cup of the dressing, the onion, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the green beans to the steamer pot, and steam for five minutes. Remove from the heat, refresh briefly with cold water, drain well and toss with the potatoes, 2 more tablespoons of the dressing and the feta. In a separate bowl, toss the spinach with the remaining dressing. Top with the potatoes and beans, and serve.

GREEN BEAN AND SPINACH SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Boil green beans until tender.
• Do not over boil. Let cool.
• In a serving bowl, slice tomatoes, onion, artichoke hearts, black olives, crushed garlic and cheese.
• Add green beans and spinach leaves.
• Toss lightly. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
• Add vinegar and oil.
• Best if made the night before.

SPINACH & GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together the olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, mix together the beans and spinach. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.

GREEN BEAN-SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans and peas in saucepan of boiling water 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Immediately plunge into bowl of ice water. Let stand 2 min.; drain well.
• Place bean mixture in large bowl. Add spinach, eggs and tarragon; mix lightly.
• Mix dressings until blended. Drizzle over salad; sprinkle with cheese.

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.

FRESH WARM GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crisp, remove from pan to drain on paper towel.
• Sauté onion in bacon drippings for 3 minutes.
• Add bacon and remaining ingredients and heat through.
• Pour over warm beans.

SIMPLY SAUTEED SPINACH AND GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC

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!

SPINACH, PEAR AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RIESLING DRESSING

Steps:

• Purée diced pear, Riesling, lemon juice, shallot and Dijon mustard in food processor until smooth. With machine still running, gradually add vegetable oil through feed tube and blend mixture until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer beans to medium bowl filled with ice water and cool thoroughly. Drain well. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
• Toss green beans, spinach and sliced pears in large bowl with enough Riesling dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts.