Best 12 Asparagus And String Bean Salad With Basil Recipes

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Welcome to the world of vibrant flavors and textures, where asparagus and string beans unite in a harmonious dance of flavors to create a refreshing and delectable salad. Enhanced with the aromatic basil, this salad promises a delightful culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your meal to new heights. With its vibrant colors, contrasting textures, and symphony of flavors, this salad is a true celebration of fresh and seasonal produce.

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GREEN BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Very tasty salad of roasted asparagus and green beans. I got the inspiration when I was indecisive about choosing between the two vegetables for a side dish. Roasting the vegetables brings out their great flavor and the addition of cherry tomatoes, onion, and fresh parsley give it a lovely color.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ red onion, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as desired

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss green bean pieces and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl until the green beans are evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast green beans in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Toss asparagus pieces and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl until the asparagus is evenly coated; spread onto the baking sheet with the partially roasted green beans.
  • Continue roasting the green bean and asparagus mixture until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Toss the roasted green beans and asparagus with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Salt
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed of stems
3/4 pound regular or pencil asparagus, trimmed of rough ends, a small bundle
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup basil, 12 leaves, a couple of handfuls
1 small clove garlic, cracked from skin
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, a generous handful
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper
2 plum tomatoes, seeded then thinly sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Bring 1-inch of water to a boil, add salt then green beans, cover and cook 2 minutes, then add asparagus and cook 3 minutes more. If using pencil asparagus, blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain well and cold shock vegetables in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain the vegetables on clean kitchen towels to dry completely. Thinly slice the green beans lengthwise on an angle; pile them together and run your knife through them cutting them into 2-inch pieces. Halve the asparagus lengthwise if thicker, leave in spindles if thin, then cut the spears into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Combine the beans, asparagus, 1/2 cup of parsley and onion in a shallow bowl.
  • Combine the lemon zest and juice, remaining 1/2 cup of parsley and herbs in a food processor with cheese. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper and pour over the salad. Season the sliced tomatoes with salt and garnish salad with them.

ASPARAGUS AND STRING BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL



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A bean salad withgreen beans, wax beans, and asparagus, is topped with pecorino vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt
8 ounces green beans, trimmed
8 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/4 cup finely grated pecorino Romano cheese (3/4 ounce)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook green beans and wax beans until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice-water bath. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Transfer asparagus to the ice-water bath. Drain. Cut asparagus into 3-inch pieces; add to beans. Add shallot and basil.
  • Make vinaigrette: Whisk together vinegar, cheese, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the oil in a medium bowl until sugar has dissolved. Season with pepper.
  • Add vinaigrette to vegetable mixture; toss. Refrigerate in an airtight container (or store in a chilled cooler) until ready to serve, up to 2 hours. Garnish with basil.

ASPARAGUS AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Parsley makes its presence known in this unusual medley tossed with a lime dressing. The salad is delicious and attractive with the red and green colors. -Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a large serving bowl, combine the asparagus, beans, red pepper, onion and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Do you like asparagus, but want something beyond plain, steamed asparagus? Try this refreshing new salad idea from Laurie Jackson of Falcon, Colorado. The black beans, red pepper, cilantro and cumin give it a Southwest twist. Laurie likes to serve this salad with chicken or cheese enchiladas, as well as take it to potlucks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 in. of water in a large saucepan; add asparagus. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , In a bowl, combine the asparagus, beans, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, cilantro, garlic, salt, cumin and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dried white beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans
Salt
2 bay leaves, if using dried beans
1 pound asparagus
1/2 cup tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large lemon, juiced, plus more to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
  • Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

FAVA BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Thick-stemmed asparagus is best for this flavorful, intensely green salad; thin asparagus would be a bit wimpy. I weighed the asparagus after breaking off the ends. If you want to make this into a more substantial main dish salad, you can add a can of chickpeas to the mix.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fava beans, shelled and skinned
1 pound trimmed asparagus, preferably fat spears
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, dill or tarragon
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon zest (to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
1 small garlic clove, minced or puréed, or 2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1 ounce Parmesan, shaved
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Blanch and skin the fava beans and place them in a bowl. Use the blanching water to blanch the asparagus, or steam the asparagus if you prefer. If blanching, bring the water in the pot to a boil, salt generously and add the asparagus spears. Blanch 1 to 4 minutes, depending on how thick the asparagus is; fat spears (recommended) will take up to 4 minutes, but thin ones are ready in 1 minute. You can steam the asparagus over 1 inch boiling water for the same amount of time if you prefer. Transfer the lightly cooked asparagus to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1-inch lengths. Add to the bowl with the fava beans. Add the herbs, and the chickpeas if using.
  • Combine the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, garlic or shallots, and salt to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the oil and yogurt. Toss with the favas and asparagus. Add the shaved Parmesan, toss again and serve, or allow to marinate for 30 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 27 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1168 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams

ARTICHOKE, FENNEL, ASPARAGUS, GREEN BEAN AND FRESH SUMMER TRUFFLE SALAD, TOPPED WITH GRILLED HALIBUT FILLET IN A TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE



Artichoke, Fennel, Asparagus, Green Bean and Fresh Summer Truffle Salad, Topped with Grilled Halibut Fillet in a Truffle Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 artichoke hearts
1 lemon, juiced
8 asparagus spears (green or white)
4 ounces French green beans
2 whole fresh fennel bulbs
1-ounce summer truffles
1-ounce shallots, finely diced
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) olive oil
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) truffle oil
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) sherry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 5-ounce halibut fillets
4 ounces fresh mesclun baby lettuce

Steps:

  • Trim outer leaves of artichokes all the way to the heart. Cook artichoke hearts in simmering water with lemon juice for approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Cool down in an ice water bath, and then cut into small sections.
  • Peel and cook asparagus for 1 minute in simmering water. Cool down in an ice water bath to keep green. Cut each spear into 3 pieces, on the bias.
  • Trim and snip green beans. Cook in boiling water for 2 minutes. Cool down in an iced water bath to keep green.
  • Clean and trim fennel. Cut out center part, and then cook in boiling water for about 40 minutes, or until tender. Cool down in an iced water bath. Cut into even wedges.
  • Slice fresh summer truffle very finely with a sharp knife, and set aside. In a small salad bowl, mix the shallots, olive and truffle oils, sherry vinegar, and salt and pepper, to taste. Set dressing aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Season halibut with salt and pepper, and grill on both sides until cooked through (fish should be opaque in the center).
  • On 4 large dinner plates, arrange baby lettuce, artichokes, asparagus, green beans, and fennel. Place halibut in the center on top, dribble with vinaigrette, and garnish with fresh summer truffle slices.

ASPARAGUS, BEAN, AND FETA SALAD



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Make and share this Asparagus, Bean, and Feta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chelseas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups diagonally cut asparagus (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup radish, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • steam the asparagus, covered, 2 minutes or until crsip-tender. Rinse asparagus with cold water and drain.
  • Combine asparagus and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Combine the juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour over asparagus mixture and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 382.6, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.4

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND BASIL



Penne with Asparagus and Basil image

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Basil     Asparagus     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
1 pound asparagus, stalks cut into 1/2-inch lengths
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup thinly slices fresh basil
8 ounces penne pasta
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper; sauté until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus, tomatoes, stock and 1/4 cup sliced basil. Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Pour sauce over pasta. Add cheese, parsley and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH HERB DIJON DRESSING



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Make and share this Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Herb Dijon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by onionjs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, brunoise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 teaspoon tarragon, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
12 green beans, trimmed
6 asparagus spears, trimmed
4 cups packed baby greens
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, shallot, dijon, basil, tarragon and time.
  • Slowly whisk in oil to form an emulsion.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Blanch beans and asparagus in boiling salted water until al dente; shock in ice water and pat dry Combine lettuce, beans, asparagus and tomatoes; toss with dressing.
  • Arrange in bowl, top with blue cheese, garnish with basil leaves.

ASPARAGUS AND STRING BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL



Asparagus and String Bean Salad with Basil image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Basil     Asparagus     Boil

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt
8 ounces green beans, trimmed
8 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (3/4 ounce)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook the green beans and wax beans until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to the ice-water bath. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook the asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus to the ice-water bath. Drain; cut into 3-inch pieces. Add to the beans. Add the shallot and basil.
  • Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegar, cheese, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the oil in a medium bowl until sugar has dissolved. Season with pepper.
  • Add the vinaigrette to the vegetable mixture; toss. Refrigerate in an airtight container (or store in a chilled cooler) until ready to serve, up to 2 hours. Garnish with basil.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus and string beans. If you can't find fresh, frozen vegetables will also work.
  • Blanch the asparagus and string beans before adding them to the salad. This will help to preserve their鮮豔的色彩and crisp texture.
  • Use a variety of colors of cherry tomatoes to add visual interest to the salad.
  • If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use dried basil instead. Just be sure to use less, as dried basil is more concentrated.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as cucumber, red onion, or bell pepper.
  • This salad can be served immediately or chilled for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Asparagus and String Bean Salad with Basil is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this one a try!

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