Best 20 Green Tomato Salad Recipes

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

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.

GREEN BEAN-CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

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.

GREEN PEPPER TOMATO SALAD

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.

GREEN PEPPER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, parsley in a bowl with your fingertips. Squeeze the juice of the lemon with the lemon half sitting upright. This will help prevent the seeds from falling into the bowl. The lemon juice will spill down over the sides of the lemon and the seeds will remain with the fruit. Squeeze the juice evenly over the salad. If the lemon is under-ripe, microwave it for 10 seconds before you cut into it. Next, sprinkle a tablespoon of vinegar over the salad -- just eyeball it. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the salad, add the salt, pepper and cumin. Toss again. Taste to adjust seasonings and serve.

FETA AND SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO SALAD WITH FRENCH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
• Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and arrange them, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and the bay leaf; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Bake the tomatoes until they are shriveled and dry on the outside, but a little moist inside, about 2 hours.
• Toast the pine nuts in a small pan over medium-low heat, gently shaking the pan as they toast, until beginning brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.
• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; cook the green beans in the boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water.
• Combine the roasted tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, green beans, arugula, and basil in a salad bowl. Whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl, and pour the dressing over the salad. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese just before serving.

POTATO, GREEN BEAN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to medium bowl. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
• Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons orange juice and 2 tablespoons vinegar; toss to coat. Cool to room temperature, occasionally stirring gently.
• Add green beans, tomatoes, and parsley to potatoes. Whisk remaining 6 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, oil, and capers in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss to combine. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

"EAT YOUR VEGETABLES!": GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Steam green beans in 1/2 inch boiling water covered for 3 or 4 minutes. Cold shock beans by running under cold water and drain well. Place beans in a bowl and combine with onions, cucumber and tomato. Dress salad with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Season salad with coarse salt and pepper, to taste.

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl; add onion. Place tomatoes in another bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, water, salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables in each bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Stir celery into bean mixture; transfer to a serving platter. Surround with tomatoes.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• For the fried green tomatoes: Preheat the frying oil to 350 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium to medium-high heat.
• In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper and whisk together. In second shallow dish add the eggs, and in a third shallow dish add the flour. Dredge the slices of tomato into the flour, then the eggs and then the seasoned cornmeal. Add the breaded tomatoes to the oil, in batches if necessary, and fry until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle in the oil until emulsified.
• To assemble the salad: In a salad bowl, add the greens, feta cheese, almonds and peaches. Top with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing and mix together. Plate the salad and top with fried green tomatoes.

GREEN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a large mixing bowl and toss with the salt. Transfer to a fine strainer and let drain for 20 to 30 minutes.
• In a shallow dish, combine tomatoes with the cucumber, onion, parsley, mint, chile peppers, lime juice and olive oil. Toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

GREEN BEAN, TOMATO AND SALAMI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut salami into 2 inch by 1/4 inch thick sticks, put into mixing bowl.
• Trim tips and ends from green beans. Cut into pieces about 3 inches long. Steam for 10 mins or until beans are tender. Drain. Combine beans with the salami in bowl. Add the sliced green onion.
• Cut tomatoes into wedges and add to the green bean mixture in bowl.
• For the dressing, put the mustard and vinegar into a small mixing bowl. Add salt & pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until mixture is creamy.
• Pour dressing over salami & vegetables. Turn over gently with spatula until all pieces are coated.
• Cover and refrigerate for two hours or more.
• NOTE: Recipe can be doubled or halved.

TOMATO AND GREEN-OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Let stand 20 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with parsley leaves.

ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss green beans in olive oil and some salt and pepper and spread them out on a baking sheet. Roast in oven for 35 minutes, stirring ocassionaly. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with cherry tomatoes, basil and pumpkin seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or room temperature.

GREEN BEAN, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and chill for an hour before serving.

GREEN BEAN, CHERRY TOMATO, AND GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Pat dry. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap and chill.) Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until browned in spots, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool corn. Cut kernels off cobs (generous 2 cups). Place kernels in large bowl. Add beans and and tomatoes. Mix basil, shallot, and vinegar in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss.

FRENCH STRING BEANS/ GREEN BEANS, TOMATO & BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place approximately 1/2 inch of water in a medium-sized stainless steel saucepan and add about 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add the string beans.
• Cover and bring to a strong boil for 5 minutes.
• They just turn crunchy, cooked and a wonderful green (not brownish!).
• Using a skimmer, lift the beans from the pan and spread them on a large plate to cook off.
• Toss the beans with 2 tbsp white wine vinegar and oil.
• Season and set aside.
• Peel the tomatoes if desired but it is not necessary.
• Slice crosswise very thinly.
• Place the seasoned string beans in the center of a large platter and arrange the slices of tomatoes around.
• Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• Tomatoes need a lot of salt.
• Then sprinkle with vinegar and oil.
• Wash the fresh basil leaves and separate the leaves.
• Pile the largest leaves together.
• Roll the leaves into a tight bundle and slice them into very thin, long strips.
• Cut the onion into very thin slices and separate the slices into individual rings.
• With the beans at the center of the plate, sprinkle the onions on top, surround the green beans with tomato slices, and then arrange the sliced basil leaves around it forming a border.

GREEN SALAD WITH GRILLED CORN, CHEESE, BASIL, AND GRILLED-TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning, until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from ears.
• Cut tomato in half. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Grill tomato, turning, until charred and softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and core; smash flesh with fingers. Whisk in vinegar, garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Combine corn, lettuce, basil, and cheese. Toss with dressing, and season with salt if necessary. Serve immediately.

GREEN BEAN AND GRAPE TOMATO SALAD WITH KALAMATA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine olives, shallots, lemon juice, mustard, anchovy paste, lemon peel, thyme, and dried crushed red pepper in processor. Blend until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add oil and blend until almost smooth. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water just until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Refresh beans under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. (Vinaigrette and beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
• Toss beans, tomatoes, and vinaigrette in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

GREEN TOMATO SALAD WITH RUSSIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss together the tomatoes, vinegar and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Line an oval or round platter with the tomato slices, overlapping them slightly and sliding in a red tomato slice at regular intervals.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt and ketchup. Stir in the capers and red onion. Spoon the dressing over the tomatoes. Sprinkle on the parsley, garnish with hard-boiled egg wedges, and serve.

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients in food processor and pulse until blended.
• Boil and ice green beans.
• Place prepared beans on platter surronded with tomatoes and pour a generous amount of dressing over beans and tomatoes.
• Garnish with a few basil leaves and serve.