Best 8 Green Bean Salad With Basil Vinaigrette Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a refreshing and vibrant Green Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette, a delightful side dish that bursts with flavor. This salad combines crisp green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, all tossed in a zesty basil vinaigrette. The vinaigrette, made with fresh basil, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of honey, adds a burst of herbaceousness and brightness to the salad. For a more substantial meal, try the hearty Green Bean and Potato Salad, a classic picnic side dish featuring tender green beans, Yukon Gold potatoes, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. If you're looking for a warm and comforting dish, the Green Bean Casserole is a must-try. This classic casserole features green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions, all baked to perfection. And for a unique twist on green beans, the Green Bean Tempura is a delightful appetizer or side dish. These crispy green beans are coated in a light batter and fried until golden brown, served with a savory dipping sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC BASIL VINAIGRETTE



Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette image

This Green Bean Salad recipe is vibrant, fresh, satisfying, crunchy, and can't-stop-eating- fabulous! It is loaded with crisp-tender green beans, juicy tomatoes, roasted beats, punchy red onions, sweet craisins, peppery arugula, buttery mozzarella, and toasted pine nuts all doused in tangy, bright Balsamic Lemon Basil Vinaigrette. This cold Green Bean Salad is exploding with flavor and texture and is a welcome addition to any meal or holiday table. This salad also gets HUGE points because it's the ideal make ahead salad because the green beans keep beautifully!

Provided by Jen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 bunch beets (about 4 beets - or more if desired)
2 pounds fresh green beans (trimmed and cut in half)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (I like mixed colors) (halved)
1/4 cup minced red onion (or shallots)
1/2 cup craisins
3 cups baby arugula
1 1/2 cups (10 oz.) Ciliegine - fresh mozzarella balls (1-2 inches) (halved)
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 tsp EACH salt, pepper, garlic powder

Steps:

  • BEETS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the top and bottom ends off of the beets then peel using a vegetable peeler. Cut the beets into 1- 1 ½ inch chunks. Place beets on a foil lined baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and some freshly cracked salt and pepper. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until the beets are fork tender.
  • DRESSING: While the beets are roasting, prepare the rest of the salad. Add all of the Dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake vigorously or whisk together in a small bowl. Refrigerate dressing until ready to use. If serving salad within the hour, then place dressing in the freezer to quickly chill.
  • GREEN BEANS: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in two tablespoon salt. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water to transfer the greens to. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking. Drain the beans and pat very dry. Transfer to a large salad bowl.
  • Combine green beans with tomatoes, beets, red onion, and craisins. Drizzle with some of the dressing, cover and chill one hour (time permitting). When ready to serve, toss with arugula, mozzarella, pine nuts and additional dressing if desired. Season with freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste.

BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD



Balsamic Green Bean Salad image

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

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



Green Bean and Tomato Salad image

This simple summer salad pairs beautifully with practically any grilled meat or fish, and it's quite easy to make. Just blanch the green beans until crisp tender, then toss with wedges of ripe tomato and a bright vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, shallots and olive oil. A shower of chopped fresh basil across the top finishes it off.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound string beans or small haricots verts
6 ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil

Steps:

  • Trim ends of beans and leave them whole.
  • Drop beans into a saucepan with salted boiling water. Cook until crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes according to the size of the beans. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
  • Cut away the core of each tomato, and cut it into wedges.
  • In a salad bowl, add mustard, vinegar, shallots, garlic, oil, salt and pepper and blend with a wire whisk. Add beans and tomatoes, toss well. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 778 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEANS WITH VINAIGRETTE



Green Beans with Vinaigrette image

These fresh green beans help balance out the richness of the rest of the Thanksgiving meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside.
  • Place green beans, stem ends trimmed, in basket. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Plunge beans in ice water. When cool, drain; pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake extra-virgin olive oil, white-wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, coarse salt, and ground pepper until thickened and combined. Pour over beans; toss to coat.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL, BALSAMIC, AND PARMESAN



Green Bean Salad with Basil, Balsamic, and Parmesan image

Is your garden overflowing with green beans? Whip up this green bean salad recipe with basil, Parmesan, and balsamic vinegar for a great summer side dish.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Salad     Bean Salad     Green Bean

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds trimmed green beans, cut to 2 to 3 inch long pieces
Salt
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion (or shallots)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the onions: Place the chopped onions in a small bowl of water. This will help take the edge off the onions. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (2 tablespoons of salt for 2 quarts of water). Add the green beans to the water and blanch only for about 2 minutes or so, until the beans are just barely cooked through, but still crisp. Fresh young beans should cook quickly. Older, tougher beans may take longer.
  • Shock in ice water: While the beans are cooking, prepare a large bowl of ice water. When the beans are ready, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the boiling water to the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the green beans and the red onions.
  • Toss with red onion, balsamic, and Parmesan: Place the green beans, red onion, and chopped basil in a large bowl. Sprinkle in the olive oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle in the balsamic and Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 228 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GREEN AND WAX BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



Green and Wax Bean Salad With Tomato Vinaigrette image

This recipe calls for using past-their-prime tomatoes to make a vinaigrette by halving them across their equators, scooping out the seeds and grating the flesh on the large holes of a box grater. Seasoned with salt, vinegar and olive oil, it makes an flavorful dressing. Here, it's tossed with green and wax beans, sliced kalamata olives and torn basil leaves for a summer salad that's delicious cold or at room temperature. The vinaigrette can also be used as a crostini topping with white anchovies and fried capers, or in the base of an agrodolce to serve with fish or chicken.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed
1 overripe large tomato
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt, plus more as needed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup thinly sliced pitted kalamata olives
1/3 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Drop green and wax beans into boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath. When cool, drain and dry with a towel and place in a large bowl.
  • Cut tomato in half across its equator and squeeze out seeds (use for another purpose or discard). Using the largest hole on a box grater, grate the tomato flesh. Discard skin and transfer grated flesh to a medium bowl. You should have about 1/2 cup. Stir in vinegar and salt, then stir in olive oil and garlic. Taste and adjust vinegar and salt as needed.
  • Add just enough vinaigrette to coat beans, add olives, then toss well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (and up to 4 hours) before serving. Add torn basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 182 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

GREEN SALAD WITH TANGY BASIL VINAIGRETTE



Green Salad with Tangy Basil Vinaigrette image

A tart and tangy dressing turns a basic salad into something special. It works for weeknight dining but is good enough for company and pairs perfectly with just about anything. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE



Green Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Cheese     Vegetarian     Basil     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup grated Romano cheese
Additional grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook beans in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Transfer to bowl. Combine shallots and vinegar. Gradually mix in oil. Add basil. Add enough dressing to beans to coat. Gently mix in 2/3 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Place beans on platter. Top with cheese.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Blanch the green beans briefly in boiling water to help preserve their color and crispness.
  • Make sure the green beans are completely dry before adding them to the salad, otherwise the dressing will not adhere properly.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the vinaigrette. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Add the basil to the vinaigrette just before serving, so that it retains its fresh flavor.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Green bean salad with basil vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover green beans. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. For example, you could add other vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers. You could also use a different type of vinegar, such as balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar. No matter how you choose to make it, green bean salad with basil vinaigrette is sure to be a hit!

Related Topics