Best Ginas Green Bean Salad Recipes

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FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD



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I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much, I tried to re-create it at home. The result was yummy! It lasts for several days in the fridge, and the taste keeps getting better. -Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large English cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN SALAD



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This is a great marinated salad for a hot summer day.

Provided by Patsy

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Pour over vegetables, and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 713.5 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds thin green beans, trimmed
1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces mixed baby greens
1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in 1/2
1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade
1/4 cup shelled, salted and roasted pistachios
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in a large pot of salted water until bright green and crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Shock beans in a large bowl of ice water. Drain and dry well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, vinegar, and olive oil. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Spread baby greens out onto a large platter, top with the cherry tomatoes, green beans, and basil.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetables and sprinkle with pistachios and crumbled feta.

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