Best 2 Sesame Green Bean Salad Recipes

## Sesame Green Bean Salad: A Crunchy, Flavorful, and Nutritious Side Dish

Elevate your meals with a vibrant and delectable Sesame Green Bean Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad showcases the delightful crunch of fresh green beans, perfectly complemented by a savory and aromatic sesame dressing. With a burst of umami from soy sauce, a hint of sweetness from honey, and a touch of acidity from rice vinegar, this dressing brings the salad to life.

The Sesame Green Bean Salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a refreshing side dish, a light lunch, or even as a flavorful addition to your favorite protein. Whether you're a vegetarian or a meat lover, this salad is sure to impress with its delightful combination of flavors and textures.

In this article, we'll provide you with two variations of the Sesame Green Bean Salad recipe – a classic version and a spicy version. The classic recipe offers a balanced and harmonious flavor profile, while the spicy version adds a touch of heat that will set your taste buds alight. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal cooking, making them perfect for busy weeknights or when you're short on time.

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

SPICY SESAME NOODLE, GREEN BEAN, AND CARROT SALAD

Spicy Sesame Noodle, Green Bean, and Carrot Salad image

Categories Salad Pasta Vegetable Appetizer Side Green Bean Carrot Summer Chill Vegan Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 small serrano chilies, stemmed, thinly sliced into rounds
9 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
1 9-ounce package fresh linguine
2 cups shredded peeled carrots
1 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

Stir first 8 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to cold water to cool. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels.
Return water to boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse pasta under cold water. Drain well.
Combine green beans, pasta, carrots, green onions and dressing in large bowl. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)

SESAME GREEN BEAN SALAD

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Someone asks for the recipe for this chilled salad every time I make it. It's a refreshing salad that's great for potlucks and other get-togethers. -Terri McKay of New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; pat dry. Place in a serving bowl., In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, canola oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and salt. Pour over beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; toss again. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

Use fresh, crisp green beans for the best flavor and texture.
Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their color.
To make the dressing, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and garlic until smooth.
Toss the blanched green beans with the dressing and sesame seeds until well coated.
Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This sesame green bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing. For a sweeter salad, add a little more honey. And for a more savory salad, add a tablespoon of toasted sesame oil. No matter how you make it, this salad is sure to be a hit.