Best 10 Creole Green Bean Salad Recipes

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**Creole Green Bean Salad: A Flavorful Southern Treat**

If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful side dish to elevate your next meal, look no further than Creole green bean salad. This classic Southern dish is a delightful blend of crisp green beans, tangy vinegar, and aromatic herbs and spices. Imagine biting into tender green beans that burst with a symphony of flavors, from the brightness of the vinegar to the warmth of the Creole seasoning. This salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a vibrant addition to any table. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a family gathering, or a potluck, Creole green bean salad is sure to be a hit. And with our collection of easy-to-follow recipes, you can create this Southern gem right in your own kitchen. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind this beloved dish. From classic Creole recipes to modern variations, we've got you covered. Let's dive in and explore the fantastic world of Creole green bean salad!

**Recipes included in the article:**

* **Classic Creole Green Bean Salad:** This recipe stays true to the traditional flavors of Creole cuisine, using fresh green beans, tangy vinegar, and a blend of aromatic spices.

* **Zesty Lemon-Herb Green Bean Salad:** This variation adds a burst of citrus and freshness to the classic recipe, with the addition of lemon zest, fresh herbs, and a hint of honey.

* **Spicy Cajun Green Bean Salad:** For those who love a bit of heat, this recipe incorporates Cajun spices and a dash of cayenne pepper, creating a slightly spicy and flavorful salad.

* **Roasted Garlic Green Bean Salad:** This recipe elevates the salad with roasted garlic, adding a nutty and caramelized flavor that complements the green beans perfectly.

* **Balsamic Green Bean Salad:** This sophisticated variation uses balsamic vinegar instead of traditional vinegar, resulting in a rich and slightly sweet salad with a touch of elegance.

* **Asian-Inspired Green Bean Salad:** This recipe takes a fusion approach, combining the classic Creole flavors with Asian-inspired ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger.

* **Healthy Green Bean Salad with Quinoa:** This recipe packs a nutritious punch by adding quinoa, creating a protein-rich and fiber-filled salad that's perfect for a healthy lifestyle.

With these diverse recipes, you can explore the many facets of Creole green bean salad and find the one that suits your taste buds and occasion. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family with this Southern delicacy!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREOLE GREEN BEANS



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Even though our children are grown, my husband and I remain busy. So we rely on speedy recipes that call for everyday ingredients. This peppery treatment really wakes up green beans. It makes enough that we have leftovers, which is helpful since our schedules sometimes keep us from eating together. -Sue Kuhn, Dublin, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans
5 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • Cook beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon, onion and green pepper over medium heat until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender. Remove with a slotted spoon., Stir the flour, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and mustard into the drippings until blended. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain beans and add to skillet. Stir in bacon mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREOLE GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Timeless salad to enhance any meal or dinner party.

Provided by Sheri Raleigh-Yearby

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg fresh or frozen whole green beans
1 jar(s) olives, sliced
8 oz feta cheese
1 c tomatoes diced
1 c balsamic vinegarette dressing
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. If using fresh green beans, blanch and chill in ice water. Frozen green beans, thaw, rinse with warm water.
  • 2. Add diced tomatoes, mix in sliced olives.
  • 3. Mix ingredients together, add balsamic vinaigrette. Toss lightly. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with feta cheese and serve!

EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD



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What makes this cold green bean salad so good is that the beans marinate while they are still warm--that way the beans soak up the vinaigrette and become more flavorful.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 402.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CREME FRAICHE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup creme fraiche
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 cups frisee (about 4 ounces)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath; let sit until cool, about 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Slice the green beans in half lengthwise.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk the creme fraiche, heavy cream, dijon and whole-grain mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Drizzle with the vinegar and add the frisee and herbs; season with salt and pepper and toss.

CREAMY GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 large head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup crispy fried onions (more if desired!)
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • For the salad: Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms to the melted butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their moisture, about 6 minutes. Stir in the thyme, Worcestershire, celery, garlic and salt to taste. Cook until the garlic and thyme are aromatic and the celery is starting to brown on the edges, about 2 minutes. The celery should still be lightly crisp. Add more salt if desired. Take off the heat and spread on a sheet tray to cool.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Set up a large bowl of ice water and line a sheet tray with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Generously season the boiling water with salt. Add the green beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a spider or drain in a colander and transfer to the ice bath. Once cooled, transfer the green beans to the lined sheet tray and thoroughly pat dry.
  • For the creamy Parmesan dressing: Whisk together the yogurt, Parmesan, mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
  • To assemble: To the bowl of dressing, add the green beans, mushroom mixture and romaine. Toss to combine and everything is fully coated. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the almonds and crispy fried onions. Serve immediately.

SPANISH GREEN BEAN SALAD



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I have been making this recipe for more than 25 years. It is easy-to-make and very colourful. Serve it cold, warm or at room temperature -- I prefer at room temp. It's a great make-ahead recipe because it keeps well for several days in the fridge. Adapted from a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

Provided by Leggy Peggy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 16m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs green beans, trim ends and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 ounces red bell peppers, roasted, skinned and diced (in the USA, you can buy this in a jar as pimiento)
1/4 cup olive oil (or more)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (white vinegar is also okay)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 small red onion, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped finely
1 -2 teaspoon sugar (depending on your sweet tooth)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
shredded lettuce, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook beans in the microwave for 6-7 minutes until crisp-tender. Or you can cook in a pan with a small amount of boiling water.
  • Put the next 9 ingredients (dressing) in a jar with a lid. Cover and shake well.
  • Pour dressing over beans, stir well and refrigerate (I usually put this all in a container with a tight-fitting lid and shake the dickens out of it).
  • Serve over shredded lettuce -- at whatever temperature you prefer. It takes at least an hour for this to come to room temperature after being in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 108.8, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 3

SCALLOPED CREOLE GREEN BEANS



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This is the best green bean dish I have ever had! The mixture of onion, bell pepper, celery, tomatoes, and cheese blends so nicely with the green beans. I got the recipe from an friend's mother over 20 years ago and she got the recipe from her mother who had a local cooking show in the southwest Louisana/ southeast Texas area. You can taste the southern Creole influence in this dish. You won't be disappointed!

Provided by PleasantNancy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lb American cheese, grated
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Fry bacon until crisp and set aside. Saute onion, celery, and bell pepper in bacon drippings until transparent.
  • Transfer onion mixture to a medium sauce pan and add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Cook, covered over low heat for 1 hour. (yes--1 hour!).
  • Add cheese to sauce mixture and stir until melted.
  • Place green beans in casserole dish, crumble bacon over beans, and pour sauce over top.
  • Bake, uncovered for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.1, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 17.2, Sodium 526.6, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 6.4

EMERIL'S GREEN BEANS CREOLE



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This is one of my adopted recipes. I love Green beans, especially when prepared with that Emeril flair!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 slices bacon, chopped
1/4 cup ham, chopped
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced canned tomato, with their juice
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/4 lbs green beans, trimmed and cut in half

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over high heat.
  • Add bacon and ham and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add onions and cook, stirring until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and their juice and cook, stirring for 4 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of the water, salt, pepper and beans.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans begin to soften, about 20 minutes.
  • Add remaining 1 cup water and cook until beans are very tender, about 10 minutes.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Serve up those green beans in a whole new way-with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. -Megan Spencer, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CREOLE GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Creole Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 (14 ounce) package frozen green beans
6 slices bacon, thick, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in green beans, bacon, onion, green pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, and black pepper. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Tips:

  • Selecting Fresh Green Beans: Choose bright green, firm, and crisp green beans that snap easily when bent. Avoid beans that are limp, yellowed, or have blemishes.
  • Trimming Green Beans: Trim the ends of the green beans by cutting off the stem and blossom ends. You can also trim the beans into smaller pieces if desired.
  • Blanching Green Beans: Blanching the green beans helps preserve their color and crispness. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Preparing the Dressing: The dressing for this salad is a simple combination of olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and herbs. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.
  • Combining the Salad: Combine the blanched green beans, chopped red onion, tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve the Creole green bean salad immediately or chill it for later. This salad is a great side dish for grilled or roasted meats, fish, or poultry.

Conclusion:

Creole green bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of crisp green beans, red onion, tomatoes, and parsley makes for a colorful and crunchy salad. The dressing, made with olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and herbs, adds a tangy and savory flavor to the salad. This salad is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights or potlucks.

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