Creamy Green Bean Orzo Salad With Buttermilk Chive Dressing Recipes

CREAMY GREEN BEAN & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green beans until just tender.
• Drain and cool.
• Mix remainder of ingredients (except tomato) in a blender until creamy.
• Toss beans, tomatoes and dressing together.
• Serve and enjoy.

CREAMY GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms to the melted butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their moisture, about 6 minutes. Stir in the thyme, Worcestershire, celery, garlic and salt to taste. Cook until the garlic and thyme are aromatic and the celery is starting to brown on the edges, about 2 minutes. The celery should still be lightly crisp. Add more salt if desired. Take off the heat and spread on a sheet tray to cool.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Set up a large bowl of ice water and line a sheet tray with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Generously season the boiling water with salt. Add the green beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a spider or drain in a colander and transfer to the ice bath. Once cooled, transfer the green beans to the lined sheet tray and thoroughly pat dry.
• For the creamy Parmesan dressing: Whisk together the yogurt, Parmesan, mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
• To assemble: To the bowl of dressing, add the green beans, mushroom mixture and romaine. Toss to combine and everything is fully coated. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the almonds and crispy fried onions. Serve immediately.

GREEN GODDESS ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Combine the watercress, parsley, dill, tarragon, chives, capers, lemon zest garlic, shallot and sugar in a blender or food processor.
• Add the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, mayonnaise and sour cream and puree until pale green and very smooth. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
• Make the salad: Combine the orzo, peas, artichoke hearts, asparagus and snap peas in a bowl; toss with 1 cup of the dressing. Season with pepper. Refrigerate to let the orzo absorb some of the dressing, 20 to 30 minutes. Toss with more dressing as needed, about 2 tablespoons at a time, then toss with the dill; store any remaining dressing, covered, in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH HORSERADISH & BACON

Steps:

• Place potato quarters into a pot and cover with cold water; bring to a boil.
• Cook in boiling salted water to cover, 15 to 20 minutes or until fork tender, but do not overcook- you want them tender, but firm enough to hold together in salad.
• Drain and then sprinkle with vinegar and a little salt& pepper to taste; set aside to cool slightly.
• Snap tough string ends off beans, then place beans into a pot with 1 cup water, cover, and let steam for about 3 minutes.
• Drain in a colander and run under cold water to help cool beans off quickly.
• Set colander into a bowl of ice water to cover beans and let sit 2 minutes to chill quickly.
• Drain beans and pat dry, then cut each bean in half.
• Stir together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add potatoes, beans, egg, bacon, and green onions, tossing gently.
• Cover and chill well before serving.