Best 9 Yellow And Green Bean Salad With Olives Cherry Tomatoes And Summer Savory Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Yellow and Green Bean Salad With Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, and Summer Savory. This vibrant salad showcases the best of summer produce, combining crisp yellow and green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and aromatic summer savory. Tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, this refreshing salad is a perfect side dish for grilled meats or fish, or as a light and healthy main course. It's also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free treat.

In this article, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions to create this delightful salad, along with variations and additional tips to tailor it to your taste preferences. We'll also delve into the health benefits of each ingredient and offer suggestions for incorporating more of them into your diet. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.

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

GREEN & YELLOW BEAN SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES



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Adapted from Bon Appétit magazine, June 2000. They describe this dish as "colourful, refreshing and delicious," and I agree on all counts. How you trim the beans is completely up to you, but I like to keep them their full length with their little curlicue tails adding a whimsical air to the dish.

Provided by © Marlene Cornelis/Urban Cottage Life 2012-2020

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound green beans, (trimmed)
3/4 pound yellow beans, (trimmed)
a handful or two of cherry or grape tomatoes, (halved lengthwise)
1 shallot, (cut in half and then sliced thinly (or half a small red onion))
small handful of basil leaves, (thinly sliced (chiffonaded))
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1-1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp sugar ((optional))
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the beans in a large pot of boiling water with a good tablespoon of salt until tender crisp (4 to 5 minutes; best to check at 4 minutes!). Drain, rinse with cold water and immerse in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. I put the colander into a very large bowl of ice water for this, so I don't have to pick ice cubes out of the beans. As soon as they're cooled through, drain thoroughly and pat them dry (rolling them in a tea towel works well, too). (If you don't plan to use them right away, you can dry them, wrap them in a tea towel, seal in a container and store in the refrigerator for up to one day.)
  • Combine the oil and vinegar (plus sugar, if using) in the bottom of a large serving bowl, and toss in the shallots and basil. Whisk well with a fork and add the tomatoes as you halve them. Grind in pepper to taste, stir again and then add the beans. Toss everything together until all the beans are coated with the dressing and the tomatoes, basil and shallots are happily intermingled among the beans. Serve right away, or cover and chill for at least an hour and up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



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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

1 pound string beans or small haricots verts
6 ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil

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

YELLOW AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH OLIVES, CHERRY TOMATOES AND SUMMER SAVORY



Yellow and Green Bean Salad with Olives, Cherry Tomatoes and Summer Savory image

Provided by Peter Hoffman

Categories     Salad     Herb     Olive     Tomato     Side     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy     Green Bean     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Potluck     Boil     Self     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups mixed-colored string beans, trimmed
2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 sprig summer savory, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook beans until cooked through but firm, about 7 minutes; rinse with cold water. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl; add beans and toss. Serve.

GREEN BEAN, YELLOW BEAN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Onion     Tomato     Side     Picnic     Basil     Green Bean     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
3/4 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed
3 cups cherry tomatoes (about 14 ounces), halved
1 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cook all beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Pat dry, then wrap in paper towels. Enclose in plastic bag and refrigerate.)
  • Combine beans, tomatoes, onion and basil in serving bowl. Whisk oil, vinegar and sugar in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add dressing to vegetables; toss to coat. Cover; chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve salad cold or at room temperature.

CHERRY TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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This simple salad makes a bright, tangy companion to grilled meat or fish. Marinating the red onions and garlic in the vinaigrette for 15 minutes not only diffuses their flavor but also softens their bite. This salad travels well and would be an excellent choice for a potluck or picnic. It's also supremely versatile, and can be dressed up with any soft herb like basil, tarragon or mint, and chile, in almost any form.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, quick, weekday, beans, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 a small onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 1 large clove)
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (15-ounce can) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the red onion and garlic and set the dressing aside to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Place the tomatoes, white beans and parsley in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, then gently fold in the Parmesan. Serve at room temperature using a slotted spoon.

GREEN BEAN AND YELLOW PEPPER SALAD



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Serve this colorful side dish with Marinated Flank Steak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
2 yellow bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), cut into wedges (each 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil. Add onion. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • To bowl with onion, add bell pepper and cooked green beans. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g

TOMATO AND GREEN-OLIVE SALAD



Tomato and Green-Olive Salad image

Use spoonfuls of this tomato-and-olive salad to top a fresh serving of tuna.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes (red, yellow, or a combination of both; about 8 medium), coarsely chopped
3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup brine-cured pitted green olives, very coarsely chopped
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon coarse salt

Steps:

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

MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES, TOMATOES, AND FETA



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This is a wonderful summer side dish. Allow the flavors to marinate together overnight for even better results.

Provided by Lynne23235

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 3h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta
1 bunch fresh oregano sprigs

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and drop in the green beans; cook until slightly tender, but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain the green beans and plunge into ice water to stop the beans from cooking further. Drain the beans and place them in a shallow serving dish.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in the oil for about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the olives, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over green beans. Toss together until beans are evenly coated. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and garnish with oregano sprigs. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 596.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

GREEN BEAN-CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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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

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

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

Tips:

  • Prep early: To save time, prep your ingredients in advance. Wash and trim the beans, slice the cherry tomatoes, and pit the olives.
  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your salad. Look for fresh, crisp beans, ripe cherry tomatoes, and flavorful olives.
  • Don't overcook the beans: Yellow and green beans should be cooked until tender-crisp, not mushy. Overcooked beans will lose their vibrant color and texture.
  • Use a light vinaigrette: A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper is the perfect dressing for this salad. A heavy dressing will overpower the delicate flavors of the beans and vegetables.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The beans and vegetables will start to lose their crunch if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This yellow and green bean salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. It is packed with fresh, healthy ingredients and is sure to be a hit with your guests. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try!

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