Green Bean Pasta Salad For Two Recipes

SPRING PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of generously salted water to a boil over high. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 9 minutes. Add snap peas and cook, undisturbed, until pasta is al dente and peas are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; return pasta and peas to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Let cool for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk shallot, mustard, honey, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in remaining ¼ cup oil until mixture is smooth.
• Transfer pasta and peas to shallot dressing and toss to combine. Stir in mint and radishes and top with cheese.

GREEN BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. , Drain pasta and beans; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and cayenne. Drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to coat. , Add the ham, onions, parsley, dill and salt; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

GREEN BEAN PASTA SALAD FOR TWO

Steps:

• Combine pasta and vegetables in medium bowl.
• Mix dressing and cheese until blended. Add to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

FRESH GREEN BEAN-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding beans to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
• Drain pasta mixture; rinse with cold water. Place in medium serving bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

RAW TOMATO AND GREEN BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions, then add beans and cook until just tender. Drain and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add pasta, beans, and half the feta and herbs; toss to combine and season. Serve warm or at room temperature. Sprinkle with remaining feta and herbs.

TWO-BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from boiling water with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
• Add pasta to the same boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar, if using. Whisk in the oil in a steady stream, and season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Add celery, peas or beans, and green beans to the vinaigrette, then add pasta and toss well to combine. Let pasta salad marinate for at least 1 hour.
• Just before serving, stir in shredded basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.