Best 4 Arugula Potato And Green Bean Salad With Creamy Walnut Dressing Recipes

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Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure with our delectable Arugula-Potato-Green Bean Salad, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad boasts a harmonious blend of fresh arugula's peppery zest, tender baby potatoes, crisp green beans, and a creamy walnut dressing that brings it all together. As a bonus, we've included two additional irresistible recipes: a refreshing Cucumber-Avocado-Mint Salad that offers a cool and invigorating contrast, and a savory Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpea Salad that delivers a hearty and wholesome twist. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ARUGULA, POTATO, AND GREEN-BEAN SALAD WITH CREAMY WALNUT DRESSING



Arugula, Potato, and Green-Bean Salad with Creamy Walnut Dressing image

The satisfying crunch of walnuts gives a helping of salad greens added dimension; the nuts have a natural affinity for arugula, spinach, endive, and watercress.

Categories     potato salad     arugula     salad recipes     green beans     walnut dressing     summer salads

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 oz. walnuts
2 tbsp. white-wine vinegar
2 tbsp. nonfat plain yogurt
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Coarse salt
freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp. walnut oil
1 1/2 lb. fingerling potatoes
6 oz. haricots verts or other green beans
3 oz. baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Finely chop, and set aside.
  • Whisk together vinegar, yogurt, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the toasted nuts in a small bowl; season with pepper. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Set dressing aside.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a colander to drain. Set aside.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Return pan of water to a boil. Add green beans, and cook until tender and bright green, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Transfer to a cutting board, and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  • Arrange arugula, potatoes, and green beans on a platter. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

ARUGULA, POTATO, AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH WALNUT DRESSING



Arugula, Potato, and Green Bean Salad with Walnut Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Lunch     Walnut     Green Bean     Arugula     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
6 ounces haricots verts or other green beans, trimmed
3 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together vinegar, yogurt, mustard, and the toasted nuts in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add walnut oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • 2. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a colander to drain. Return pan of water to a boil.
  • 3. Prepare an ice-water bath. Add green beans to boiling water and cook until tender and bright green, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  • 4. Arrange arugula, potatoes, and green beans on a platter. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with dressing, toss to coat, and serve.

ARUGULA, POTATO, AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CREAMY WALNUT DRESSING



ARUGULA, POTATO, AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CREAMY WALNUT DRESSING image

Categories     Vegetable     Side

Number Of Ingredients 10

•1 ounce walnuts (about 1/3 cup)
•2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
•2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
•1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
•1 teaspoon coarse salt
• Freshly ground pepper
•2 tablespoons walnut oil
•1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
•6 ounces haricots verts or other green beans, trimmed
•3 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • •Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Finely chop, and set aside. •Whisk together vinegar, yogurt, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the toasted nuts in a small bowl; season with pepper. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Set dressing aside. •Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a colander to drain. Set aside. •Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Return pan of water to a boil. Add green beans, and cook until tender and bright green, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Transfer to a cutting board, and cut into 2-inch pieces. •Arrange arugula, potatoes, and green beans on a platter. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

POTATO-BEAN SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING



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My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing sparked up with Creole mustard. -Chris Cummer, Bayonne, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cubed
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
DRESSING:
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon Creole mustard
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender, adding green beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain; cool completely., In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed and chopped arugula, potatoes, and green beans.
  • If you don't have time to roast the potatoes, you can boil them instead. Just boil them until they are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can use pecans or almonds instead.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This arugula, potato, and green bean salad with creamy walnut dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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