Sweet Tart Asian Style Bean Salad Food

ASIAN-STYLE 3 BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the string beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam them for 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a large bowl and put them into the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes or longer.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar and ginger. Add the black beans and scallions to the other beans, drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Season with salt, to taste.

MOM'S SWEET AND SOUR BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix ingredients and chill.

ASIAN-STYLE THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the green beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam for 4 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar, and ginger.
• Add the black beans and scallions to the green bean mixture and drizzle with dressing; toss to coat and season with salt.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.

THAI GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice and zest, brown sugar, and sriracha.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanche beans for about 2 minutes, still crunchy and bright green. Shock in cold water.
• Combine red pepper, tomato, cilantro, basil, mint, and green beans. Toss with dressing and add black pepper to your liking. Let sit for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
• Before serving, toss in peanuts, and garnish with green onion.

GRANDMA'S SWEET AND TANGY BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
• Stir vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Pour vinegar mixture over bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain salad of extra marinade before serving.

SWEET & TART PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles, drain and coat with oil.
• Mix sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, Accent, garlic powder and mustard; pour over noodles.
• Add veggies and toss to evenly coat.
• Refrigerate. Best if marinated atleast 1 day, if not 2.
• "Cooking time" on recipe reflects marinating time.

VANILLA BEAN SWEET TART PASTRY (SHORT CRUST)

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine flour, salt, sugar, butter and vanilla seeds. Pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. With the motor running, add egg yolks one at a time, then dribble in cold water until the mixture forms a ball.
• For individual tarts, divide into six pieces. Flatten into disc(s), wrap in plastic and let rest 1 hour in refrigerator.
• Roll out to fit tart mold(s), fill as desired, and bake.

SWEET TART ASIAN STYLE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the green beans and frozen edamame in a steamer basket over several inches of boiling water and steam them for 4-6 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and put them in the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes or longer.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, chili garlic sauce, apricot preserves, and ginger.
• Add the scallions to the green beans and edamame, drizzle with the dressing, and toss to coat. Season with salt, and serve at room temperature or chilled. This salad will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 3 days.