**Herbed Green Bean Salad: A Crisp, Flavorful Side Dish**
Welcome to a world of culinary delight, where flavors dance and textures harmonize to create a symphony of taste. Our herbed green bean salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that will elevate any meal. This simple yet elegant salad showcases the beauty of fresh green beans, which are perfectly complemented by a medley of herbs and a tangy dressing. With its crisp texture, vibrant color, and burst of flavor, this salad is a true celebration of summer's bounty.
But that's not all! This article is a treasure trove of delicious green bean salad recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic vinaigrette dressing to the creamy and flavorful tahini dressing, you'll find a recipe to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward salad or one with a bit more complexity, we've got you covered. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the endless possibilities of this versatile vegetable.
EASY HERBED GREEN BEANS
An assortment of herbs adds a refreshing burst of flavor to this easy green bean dish. You can serve it in moments, and it goes so well with just about any main course. -Ann Bassett of Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in green beans and seasonings. Cook and stir 6-8 minutes longer or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
POTATO-BEAN SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING
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
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
HERBED BEAN SALAD
The flavors in this simple salad get better as the beans marinate and soak up the dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak onion in cold water, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk Dijon and vinegar in a bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Drain onion and dry well. Stir into dressing along with beans and herbs; season with salt and pepper. Let sit 15 to 20 minutes or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days. Serve as a side, over meat and fish, on toasted rustic bread, or mixed into greens.
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
HERBY THREE-BEAN SALAD
Ready for picnics and potlucks, this zippy take on a classically American three-bean salad features crunchy green beans, creamy chickpeas and cannellini beans (and is vegan, too). The marinated vegetables (fennel, celery and onions) add texture and a vinegary kick, while a mix of herbs lend complexity and freshness. Feel free to use whatever combination of canned beans you like; kidney beans are classic, black beans velvety, black-eyed peas earthy. You can prepare this salad up to four hours ahead and keep it at room temperature, or you can make it the day before and refrigerate it. Toss well and add more salt and vinegar, if needed, just before serving.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a dry medium saucepan (one large enough to hold the green beans in Step 4), toast coriander seeds over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool. Once the seeds are cool enough to handle, use a mortar and pestle to crack them, or place them on a cutting board and crack with the flat side of a chef's knife. Set aside.
- Fill the same saucepan you used for the coriander with salted water and bring to a boil.
- While waiting for the water to boil, combine 1/4 cup vinegar, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add onion along with fennel or celery, or both, and toss. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad.
- To the boiling water, add the green beans and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes, until they turn bright green and are crisp-tender. Immediately drain beans in a colander, then run cold tap water over them to stop the cooking. Once cool, pat them dry.
- Add the blanched green beans, chickpeas, cannellini beans, herbs and toasted coriander seeds to the marinated onions. Season with remaining salt and pepper, and gently toss to evenly combine. Taste and add more salt and vinegar if needed. (Keep in mind that you'll also be adding flaky salt to finish.) Drizzle with olive oil and flaky sea salt, and serve.
Tips for Making the Best Herbed Green Bean Salad:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and have no blemishes.
- Trim the green beans before cooking. Remove the tough ends of the beans.
- Cook the green beans until they are tender-crisp. You can boil, steam, or roast the beans.
- Make the dressing while the green beans are cooking. This will give the flavors time to meld.
- Use fresh herbs in the dressing. Basil, chives, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, and thyme are all great options.
- Add some chopped nuts or seeds to the salad for extra crunch. Almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds are all good choices.
- Serve the salad warm or cold. Either way, it's delicious!
Conclusion:
Herbed green bean salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both tasty and nutritious, give this herbed green bean salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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