Best 20 Green Salad Recipes
**Green Salad: A Refreshing and Nutritious Addition to Your Meals**
Green salads are a staple of healthy eating, offering a refreshing and nutritious way to add more fruits, vegetables, and essential nutrients to your diet. Whether you're looking for a light lunch option, a healthy side dish, or a crisp and refreshing addition to your dinner table, green salads are a versatile and delicious choice. This article features a collection of green salad recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From classic Caesar salad to a tangy Asian slaw, these recipes offer a range of flavors and textures to satisfy your salad cravings. Get ready to explore a world of green goodness and discover new ways to enjoy the vibrant flavors of fresh produce.
GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD
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
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
POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD
Whether eaten warm or out of the fridge, this bright, crunchy potato salad pairs perfectly with grilled meats like pork, steak or chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Simmer green beans in salted water until barely tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or wire-mesh skimmer, and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain, and pat dry. Add potatoes to the same pot of salted water, and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes, and halve them. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and thyme in a large bowl. Add potatoes, beans, and red onion. Gently toss. Season with salt.
GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD
A twist on potato salad. Green beans and potatoes are served in a Dijon mustard and balsamic vinaigrette.
Provided by OMEGAJASMINE
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Bean Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Throw in the green beans to steam after the first 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut potatoes into quarters. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with fresh basil, red onion, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and olive oil. Pour over the salad, and stir to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 97.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
BALSAMIC GREEN BEAN SALAD
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
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 GRAPE SALAD
This is a wonderful dessert salad that never failed to be a hit. Made the day before the brown sugar makes the sauce taste like caramel. You can use less brown sugar, if you wish.
Provided by NFOSSAZ
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and dry grapes. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Add grapes and mix until evenly incorporated. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans, mix again and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 103.5 mg, Sugar 54.6 g
GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.
Provided by Nancy W
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
In Isan (and the rest of Thailand), green papaya salad is called som tum, with "som" meaning "sour" and "tum" referring to the pounding sound of the large pestle used to crush ingredients. It is eaten by itself as a snack, or with marinated grilled beef and chicken.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a blender or mortar, blend or pound garlic, salt, peanuts, chilies, sugar and shrimp (if using) into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in lime juice and fish sauce. Use a spoon (or the mortar) to lightly crush tomatoes and beans (if using), then add to bowl and mix lightly.
- Peel and coarsely grate or shred papaya, discarding seeds and inner membrane. There should be 4 to 6 cups.
- Add papaya to bowl and lightly but thoroughly toss together. Taste for seasoning. Mound in a bowl (if desired, line bowl with lettuce leaves beforehand). Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 36, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
GREEN BEAN-CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
My grandmother made a cold green bean salad with potatoes for every family barbecue. Now I bring my own version of the recipe to parties. With added color and taste from the cherry tomatoes, this classic favorite is even better. -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Transfer beans to a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD
For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings it. -Connie Dicavoli, Shawnee, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; 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., Transfer potatoes and green beans to a large bowl; add onion and, if desired, mint. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and blanch the beans for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider, rinse, drain, and reserve. Add the potatoes to the water and bring back to a boil. Cook the potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes.
- When the potatoes are nearly done, add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil to a small skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and crisp for 2 to 3 minutes, and then add the shallots and chile. Cook for 2 more minutes, and then stir in the vinegar, sugar, and stock.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot.
- Pour the bacon mixture over the potatoes and add the green beans, parsley, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and stir to combine. Serve warm or cold.
EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD
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
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 AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Very tasty salad of roasted asparagus and green beans. I got the inspiration when I was indecisive about choosing between the two vegetables for a side dish. Roasting the vegetables brings out their great flavor and the addition of cherry tomatoes, onion, and fresh parsley give it a lovely color.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss green bean pieces and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl until the green beans are evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
- Roast green beans in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Toss asparagus pieces and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl until the asparagus is evenly coated; spread onto the baking sheet with the partially roasted green beans.
- Continue roasting the green bean and asparagus mixture until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Toss the roasted green beans and asparagus with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to taste, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
Cucumber can replace the green papaya in this salad.
Provided by GODGIFU
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine garlic, chiles, and green beans into a mortar and pound roughly. Add the papaya and pound again, to bruise the ingredients. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and pound again. Ad the tomato and pound to combine. Stir in the chopped peanuts and serve.
- If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can make a version of this in your blender or food processor: coarsely chop the garlic, chile peppers, and green beans. Mix in the papaya, and pulse a few times. Mix in the tomato, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Pulse to combine; salad should still have texture. Transfer to a serving dish and stir in the peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
POTATO SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 2 pounds quartered Yukon Gold potatoes in salted boiling water until tender, adding 1/2 pound halved green beans in the last 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Whisk 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons grainy mustard, 1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with the vegetables along with 2 chopped celery stalks and 1/2 sliced red onion.
MARINATED GREEN BEAN SALAD
This is a great marinated green bean salad for a hot summer day. Lots of fresh veggie options to switch around.
Provided by Sue Wilker Rockamann
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Bean Salad Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add green beans and cook until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately in cold water.
- Transfer green beans to a large bowl and stir in corn, black beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
- Mix apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours, or up to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 750.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g
GREEN PEA SALAD WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE
This easy pea salad has sweet, crunchy pieces of onions mixed with creamy bites of Cheddar cheese. Growing up, a friend of the family made us this pea salad that we love to this day. It's just standard stuff: peas, mayonnaise, egg, cheese, and onion. That's it!
Provided by JessyTastic
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Pea Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix sweet peas, eggs, Cheddar cheese cubes, mayonnaise, and onion together in a bowl until ingredients are coated in mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 947.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
GREEN GODDESS SALAD DRESSING
It's no trick to fix this time-honored green goddess dressing at home. Made with fresh ingredients, it's excellent-a real treat compared to store-bought salad dressing. —Page Alexander, Baldwin City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl or jar; cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GREEN PEPPER TOMATO SALAD
My mother has made this tasty salad for as long as I can remember. It's no surprise that this recipe has worked its way into my hand-written "Most Used Recipes" book. --Lili Hill of Athens, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir into tomato mixture. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN APPLE AND CELERY SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Categories Fruit Mustard Nut Vegetable Appetizer Side No-Cook Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Apple Walnut Celery Fall Raw Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Trim celery leaves and chop enough to measure 1 cup. Thinly slice stalks on deep diagonal. Place celery pieces in bowl of cold water. (Vinaigrette, celery leaves, and celery pieces can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Drain celery; pat dry with paper towels. Combine celery, celery leaves, apples, and walnuts in large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
GREEN GODDESS SALAD DRESSING
This classic salad dressing includes mayonnaise, anchovies, vinegar, green onion, garlic, parsley, tarragon and chives. It can be prepared in a blender or food processor and is good served as a dressing for steamed artichokes, a seafood salad, or as a sauce over broiled fish. (If you don't have fresh tarragon, you can use 1/4 teaspoon dried, instead.)
Provided by Barrett
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together mayonnaise, anchovy, green onion, parsley, chives, vinegar and tarragon.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve and pour over favorite salad or greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg, Fat 58.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 515 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, crisp greens: The key to a great green salad is using fresh, crisp greens. Look for greens that are brightly colored and have no signs of wilting.
- Wash your greens thoroughly: Before you use your greens, be sure to wash them thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. You can do this by swishing them around in a bowl of cold water or by using a salad spinner.
- Dry your greens thoroughly: After you have washed your greens, be sure to dry them thoroughly. This will help to prevent your salad from getting watery.
- Use a variety of greens: Don't be afraid to use a variety of greens in your salad. This will add flavor and texture to your dish.
- Add other vegetables: In addition to greens, you can also add other vegetables to your salad. Some popular choices include tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and celery.
- Use a light dressing: A light dressing will help to enhance the flavor of your salad without overpowering it. Some popular choices for light dressings include vinaigrette, lemon-herb dressing, and yogurt dressing.
- Season your salad to taste: Be sure to season your salad to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried herbs.
- Serve your salad immediately: Salads are best served immediately after they are made. This will help to prevent the greens from wilting and the dressing from becoming watery.
Conclusion:
Green salads are a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy a variety of vegetables. By following these tips, you can make a green salad that is both delicious and nutritious.
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