Best Garden Bean Salad Recipes

LAYERED GARDEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. glass bowl, layer the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix salad dressing and cumin seeds; drizzle over salad.

GARDEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the diced onion in cold water, 10 minutes.
• Whisk the vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then whisk in the olive oil. Drain the onion and pat dry, then add to the dressing. Stir in the white beans.
• Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the green and/or wax beans and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the beans, then plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again, pat dry and add to the salad. Marinate at room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
• Before serving, stir the parsley and chives into the salad and season with salt and pepper.

GARDEN FRESH BROCCOLI TOMATO AND BEAN SALAD!

Steps:

• Make salad dressing ahead if it's easier! I can keep this salad dressing for over a week, and just zap it in the microwave before using in the salad.
• Put broccoli florets into a steamer basket and a large pot with about an inch of water. Steam til firm/tender.
• While steaming broccoli, mince the onion and cut tomatoes in half. Sun Gold tomatoes are my very favorite from my garden, but cherry or other small tomatoes will work as a substitute.
• Put dressing on the bottom and then add broccoli, beans, onion and tomatoes. Toss and add chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste. I use Jacobsen's salt/pepper combo and add the chili pepper flakes last. Serve at room temperature and can be chilled for later! (The wine is for the chef!)

GARDEN FRESH THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Boil green and yellow beans together in salted water for about 10-12 miutes.
• Add the lima beans and cook another 2 minutes.
• Drain and set in a serving bowl.
• Whisk together salt, pepper, a pinch of sugar, olive oil, onions,garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
• Combine dressing and beans and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Season again with salt& pepper if needed and serve.

THREE-BEAN GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook lima beans according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain and place in a medium bowl. Add kidney and green beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions. Combine dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; mix gently to coat. Cover and chill for at least 5 hours, stirring occasionally.

GARDEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain all beans; place in a large bowl. Add the green pepper, celery, pimientos and green onions; set aside. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a heavy saucepan; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately pour over vegetables. , Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

HERB GARDEN COUSCOUS AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large heatproof container, combine the couscous with 2 cups boiling water. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork.
• Let cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes, then stir in the remaining ingredients except for the lettuce.
• Serve warm or at room temperature, arranging some of the salad over a few lettuce leaves for each serving.
• menu suggestion
• When I want to keep a salad theme going, I serve this with Great Grated Veggies with Tahini Dressing (page 175) or Mixed Greens with Sprouts, Apple, and Daikon (page 179).
• For a heartier meal, serve with with veggie burgers and one of the suggestions for mixed greens salads under Recipe Not Required (page 192).
• nutrition information
• Calories: 237
• Total Fat: 7g
• Protein: 8.5g
• Carbohydrates: 36g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sodium: 420mg

BEAN AND GARDEN VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place half the salad greens in 3-qt. clear bowl; cover with layers of chickpeas, carrots, tomatoes, corn, remaining salad greens, 3/4 cup cheese, broccoli, onions, bacon and great Northern beans. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled.
• Top with eggs and parsley. Serve with dressing.

GARDEN POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD DU JARDIN

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, orange juice, mustard, shallot, orange zest and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing in measuring cup.
• Bring 6 cups water to a boil in large sauce pan. Add green beans and salt. Cook uncovered, until green beans are slightly tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to plate lined with paper towels to drain briefly, then add to bowl with dressing. Toss to coat.
• Add potatoes to still simmering water. Bring back to a boil and cook until paring knife can be inserted into potatoes with no resistance, 7 to 10 minutes. Using slotted spoons transfer potatoes to colander and drain briefly. Add hot potatoes to bowl with beans and dressing.
• Add parsley, chives and tarragon and reserved dressing to bowl. Toss gently to combine and serve.

GARDEN BEAN AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• If desired, cut beans in half crosswise. Place beans in 2-quart microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/2 cup water; cover with microwave-safe waxed paper. Microwave on High for 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well.
• Add beans and onion to dressing; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to blend flavors.

GARDEN-FRESH NEW POTATO & BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and mustard in large bowl until blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly.

GARDEN GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place beans and onion in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk vinaigrette, oil, lemon juice, herbs and seasoned salt. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts.

OLIVE GARDEN WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saute pan. Add pancetta and cook slowly over medium heat until crispy. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add rosemary and cool for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
• Combine red wine vinegar, tomatoes, salt, pepper, grated Parmesan, basil and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl. Add hot pancetta and onion to the bowl and allow to cool.
• Mix in the beans with the pancetta mixture and serve at room temperature.
• Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil on top.