Ginas Green Bean Salad Recipes

GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch green beans in a large pot of salted water until bright green and crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Shock beans in a large bowl of ice water. Drain and dry well.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, vinegar, and olive oil. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
• Spread baby greens out onto a large platter, top with the cherry tomatoes, green beans, and basil.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetables and sprinkle with pistachios and crumbled feta.

CRUNCHY CHOPPED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Add the green beans, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, radishes, cucumber, shallots and hearts of palm to a large bowl. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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.

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.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over beans. Add onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and cheese.