STRING BEAN, ARUGULA, AND PASTA SALAD

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Two types of beans-yellow wax and green-make up this colorful, substantial salad. Arugula adds a tart taste, while soft pasta rounds out the dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces green beans, trimmed
4 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed
Coarse salt
1 pound curved, dried pasta, such as conchiglie, orecchiette, or other medium curved shapes
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ounce pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, 1/2 ounce finely grated (1/2 cup), 1 ounce shaved with a vegetable peeler (1/2 cup)
1 ounce (1 1/2 cups) baby arugula

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook green and wax beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice-water bath until cool, reserving water in pot. Drain beans, and cut into 2-inch-long pieces.
  • Add pasta to the reserved boiling water, and cook until al dente. Drain and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Transfer chilled pasta to a large serving dish.
  • Whisk lemon zest and juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Drizzle over pasta, and toss until well coated.
  • Add beans, pine nuts, and grated Parmesan. Toss until evenly distributed. Just before serving, fold in arugula, and top with shaved Parmesan.

Fahmida Asif
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a picnic or barbecue.


Malek Mohamed Taha
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of string beans, arugula, and pasta. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Edidiya Edu
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is really good! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I especially like the way the arugula adds a little bit of spice to the dish.


Asif Munir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal option. I especially like the addition of arugula, which gives the salad a nice peppery flavor.


Megan Strohm
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This salad is so good! I love the way the string beans and arugula add a nice crunch to the dish. The dressing is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tayyab Shehbaz
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This salad is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


DWIGHT CARR
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! I love the way the string beans and arugula add a nice crunch to the dish. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Bappa Khan
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a picnic or barbecue.


Jayelynn Wilcox
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of string beans, arugula, and pasta. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Natalie Giaroli
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is really good! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. I especially like the way the arugula adds a little bit of spice to the dish.


Babita Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal option. I especially like the addition of arugula, which gives the salad a nice peppery flavor.


Raphael Okeke
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I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think I would have liked it more if the dressing had been more flavorful.


Rosalina Groenwald
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or perhaps a different type of dressing. I also found the string beans to be a bit tough, even after cooking them for the recommended time.


Nick Specht
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5 stars! This salad is amazing! The dressing is perfectly balanced and the combination of flavors is just divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alana Ludy
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This salad is so delicious and versatile! I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even added some grilled chicken or shrimp. It's always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Aisha Ramdhan
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Easy and refreshing! I love how quickly this salad comes together. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a light lunch. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy dish, without sacrificing any flavor.


Younous Budaly
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I made this salad for a summer potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The string beans added a nice crunch, the arugula added a peppery bite, and the pasta held it all together. I also really liked the