Cold string beans with a vodka vinaigrette make for an excellent light summer dish. The recipe is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Slightly bitter string beans are blanched and then tossed with a tangy vinaigrette laced with vodka, which imparts a subtle warmth and a unique herbaceous note. The dish is complemented with the crunch of red onion, the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and the freshness of dill. It's a perfect side dish for grilled meats, fish, or tofu, or as a light lunch or dinner option.
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STRING BEANS IN VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Place 5 cups of water to boil with salt, once the water has reached a rolling boil, remove from the heat and add the string beans to the water for about 5 minutes. Strain the string beans through a colander and run under cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk the shallots, mustard and vinegar together. Add the string beans and some salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature, drizzled with a little extra-virgin olive oil, if you like.
STRING BEANS IN VINAIGRETTE SAUCE
Now I love this as a side dish, but when I was a kid...The first time my mother made this, I had secretly taken a vow to eat my vegetables. I had a long history of not eating them. I could fill my mouth with carrots or peas and run to the bathroom and spit them out. Or I would feed them to the dog. I remember sitting at the dinner table for hours with a spoonful of peas. My stepfather said I just had to eat one teaspoon full, but I would not. And I was a teenager! Anyway, this fateful night, I decided - no, I made a pact with my sister - that we were going to eat whatever vegetable we were served. it was String Beans in Vinegar. Well, we put the whole thing in our mouths, not expecting vinegar! Nevermind about the rest. This has a nice vinaigrette sauce.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 portions, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the vinaigrette by combining the mustard, shallots, garlic, parsley, and vinegar in small bowl. Whisk in olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Boil enough water to either boil or steam string beans. Cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Drain and run briefly under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain again. Pour vinaigrette over beans and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 21.3, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.8
EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD
What makes this cold green bean salad so good is that the beans marinate while they are still warm--that way the beans soak up the vinaigrette and become more flavorful.
Provided by barbara
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Bean Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Check often so beans don't overcook.
- Combine vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Drain cooked green beans and mix with dressing in the bowl while still warm. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 402.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
STRING BEANS VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Marialisa Calta
Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish
Time 15m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and the beans. Cook until tender but still firm, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Place beans in a bowl with the remaining ingredients except the tomatoes and olives. Mix well and chill. Serve with the tomatoes and olives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 283, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 505 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
GREEN BEANS WITH VINAIGRETTE
These fresh green beans help balance out the richness of the rest of the Thanksgiving meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside.
- Place green beans, stem ends trimmed, in basket. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Plunge beans in ice water. When cool, drain; pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake extra-virgin olive oil, white-wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, coarse salt, and ground pepper until thickened and combined. Pour over beans; toss to coat.
GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Grab-and-go offerings of picnicky food are almost universally mediocre and exasperatingly expensive. Resist the temptation to outsource and make your own. This recipe is built to last. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, or leave it out on the counter if you're going to eat these green beans within a few hours of making it.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Blanch green beans in boiling water, then plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Toss with a vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice and a tiny bit of minced garlic. (To turn this into a main dish, sear some tuna until crusty on the outside, but still raw in the middle. Cut into thick slices or chunks, and toss with the green beans and dressing.)
GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Green Beans With Walnut Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alia55
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim beans, but leave whole. Steam them for 4-8 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain and immediate run under cold water.
- Toss beans with lemon juice, oil, pepper and onions. Cool.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with salt and add walnuts, toss too mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.4, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 159.8, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.3
SAUTEED STRING BEANS
Tired of regular or canned string beans? Here's an easy way to flavor up those veggies! Even my string bean hating roommate loves these!
Provided by LISFALLS
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and place beans in the wok. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, pepper, and minced onion. When beans are almost tender, mix in cocktail onions with liquid. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 510.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh string beans. If using frozen beans, thaw them before cooking.
- To blanch the string beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- To make the vodka vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, vodka, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- To assemble the salad, combine the blanched string beans, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl. Drizzle with the vodka vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Cold String Beans with Vodka Vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The blanched string beans are tender-crisp and the vodka vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor. This salad is also very easy to make and can be prepared in advance.
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