Minted Green Bean Salad Recipes

MINTED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the beans in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes, until just tender, then drain and refresh under cold running water. Shake well to remove excess water, then pat dry with kitchen paper. You can do this the day before and keep the cooked beans in the fridge, in a bowl covered with cling film.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small pan, add the garlic and fry quickly until crisp and lightly golden. Tip into a bowl with the oil from the pan and leave to cool. This can be done the day before and covered with cling film and chilled.
• On the day, whisk together the remaining oil, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper. Pour over the beans and mix well. Tip into a serving bowl and scatter over the garlic in its oil.

MINTY GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
• Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
• In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.

GREEN BEAN AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the green beans and red onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mint, lemon zest and juice, and mustard. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until thick and emulsified. Whisk in the sour cream and Tabasco. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the beans and toss well. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving.

MARINATED GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Trim the green beans as needed. Set them aside. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set it aside.
• If you're using a steam basket, choose a pot that will fit the basket. Fill the pot with an inch of water and bring it to a boil or bring a 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a frying pan. Or put the beans in a microwave-safe container with 2 tablespoons of water.
• Put the green beans in a steamer basket over the boiling water (or in the frying pan with the water), cover, and cook until as tender as you like: 3 minutes for crisp-tender green beans and closer to 6 minutes for fully cooked beans. Or microwave in 1-minute intervals until the desired temperature is reached.
• Once the beans are steamed , immediately plunge them in the ice water. Swish the beans around until they're completely cool. Dry them thoroughly. Put the dried green beans in a shallow dish.
• Peel and mince the shallot or onion, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk the sugar, mustard, and oil into the shallot mixture. Pour the dressing over the green beans, toss so all the green beans are coated with the dressing, cover the container, and chill at least 1 hour and up to overnight.