Tomato And Bean Salad With Garlic Chive Blossoms Recipes

TOMATO AND BEAN SALAD WITH GARLIC-CHIVE BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• Prepare vinaigrette: Combine shallot, vinegar, and garlic chives in a small bowl; let ingredients macerate 10 minutes. Add olive oil slowly, whisking until emulsified. Set aside.
• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt. Add green beans; cook until bright green, about 2 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to stop cooking. Drain in a colander, and pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine green beans, tomatoes, and garlic-chive blossoms in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

WHITE BEAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a colander and sprinkle with salt; let stand for 1 hour. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add tomatoes; toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.

SAVORY BEAN & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. , Drain and pat dry. Cut into 2-in. pieces. Divide the tomatoes, green onions and cut green beans among six salad plates. , For dressing, in a blender, combine the lime juice, blue cheese, oil, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with pine nuts and savory.

MIXED SUMMER BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Trim stem ends of beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch each type of bean separately until crisp-tender. Refresh in ice water, drain, and pat dry.
• Toss beans with shallot, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add vinegar to taste and herbs, if desired.
• Arrange red-leaf lettuce and beans on each of 4 plates, and serve.