Asian Fresh Green Bean Salad Recipes

WOK OR SKILLET ASIAN-STYLE FRESH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until JUST crisp-tender (about 3 minutes) plunge into an ice water bath to cool completely.
• Drain well and pat the beans dry using paper towels.
• Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add in garlic and chili flakes (if using) stir-fry 1 minute.
• Add in beans and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
• Add in soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and black pepper; cook until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the beans (about 1-1/2-2 minutes longer).
• If you want a thick sauce mix a small amount of cornstarch with a small amount of cold water and add in towards the end.
• Add in the almonds or sesame seeds; toss to coat and transfer to a bowl.

ASIAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook and stir until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce and sugar until sugar is dissolved. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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.

ASIAN GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.
• Combine green beans, sugar, soy sauce, oil, mirin, and sweet chile sauce in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Mix in sesame seeds.

ASIAN FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Add beans to large pan of boiling water; cook 3 to 5 min. or until beans are crisp-tender and bright green in color. Drain.
• Transfer beans immediately to bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let stand until beans are completely cooled.
• Drain beans; pat dry. Place in large bowl. Add dressing and 3 Tbsp. cilantro; mix lightly.
• Top with nuts and remaining cilantro.

ASIAN-INSPIRED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, ginger, and chile pepper. As the garlic and ginger begin to sweat, add beans, toss to mix, cover, and reduce heat. Steam for 5 to 8 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of water if necessary.
• Remove cover, increase heat to high; add soy and oyster sauce and stir until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes more. Serve warm.

ASIAN GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add beans and cook until tender-crisp to bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, immerse in ice water until cool, and drain again.
• In a serving bowl, mix vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce to taste, ginger, sesame seeds, garlic, and honey. Add green beans, onion, and bean sprouts and stir gently to coat. Serve at room temperature, or chill airtight up to 3 hours, and serve cold.

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.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH ASIAN-STYLE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, soy sauce, garlic, ginger root, and sesame oil. Add canola or vegetable oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• In a small dry skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and transfer to a small bowl.
• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain beans well.
• In a large bowl, combine beans, scallions, sesame seeds, and dressing and toss well. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature.