Best 9 Fresh Green Bean Salad With Basil And Tomatoes Recipes

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Do you have an abundance of fresh green beans from your garden, and wondering how to use them? Green beans are flavorful vegetables that can be enjoyed both cooked and raw. Adding fresh green beans to your salad is an excellent way to enjoy their crisp texture and delicious flavor. There are numerous variations of green bean salads, and basil and tomato are two common ingredients used in many of the recipes. The types of dressing and seasonings vary, and can greatly influence the overall taste of the dish. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing dressing, or a more bold and flavorful one, there is a recipe that will suit your taste.

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

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL



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Here's a fast and easy way to dress up fresh green beans. Basil adds bright flavor, while lemon juice and garlic bring spring to mind. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 shallot, halved and sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL SERVED WITH PARMESAN CRISPS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan Crisps, recipe follows
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain well; set aside.
  • Melt the butter and oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cook until the juices evaporate and the beans are almost tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in the wine and basil. Simmer 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2-inch apart.
  • Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.
  • Yield: 8 to 10 crisps

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CORN, CHERRY TOMATOES & BASIL



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This salad is as delicious as it is beautiful, and makes for a great BBQ sidedish. Sometimes when I get the winter blahs, I'll make this and it feels like summer again!

Provided by Whipper

Categories     Corn

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups fresh corn kernels (3-4 ears)
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
1 small red onion, cut half then into thin slices
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
fresh ground pepper, to taste
kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the corn kernels from the ears, while bringing a pot of water to a boil.
  • When the water comes to a boil, add the corn kernels and blanch for about 1 minute. Remove them with a strainer and set aside.
  • Let the water return to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the beans and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain the beans and flush with cold water until they are cool.
  • Meanwhile, put the onion slices in a bowl of ice water, which will crips them and mellow their flavor.
  • Using either a mortar and pestel or the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.
  • Add the paste to a small bowl (or leave it in the mortar) and whisk in the vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes. Add the olive oil and whisk again.
  • Just before serving, drain the onions. Put the beans, corn, onions, tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and then toss with the vinaigrette. Season further if required. Serve right away.

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

TOMATO, BASIL, AND WHITE-BEAN SALAD



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Summery white-bean salad with tomatoes and basil stands in for more predictable side dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (19 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 pound small roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 small garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine beans, tomatoes, basil, and salt in a bowl, and season with pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Pour over bean mixture, and gently toss. Let stand 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Salad can be covered and kept at room temperature up to 4 hours.

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

GREEK GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA AND TOMATOES



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This cold green bean salad is made with feta cheese and tomatoes and is one of my favorite salads for a picnic or a barbeque. I make this amount for 2 or 3 people, but you can easily double or quadruple the recipe.

Provided by Gundi

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 shallot, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook beans until they are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Combine green beans and tomatoes in a large bowl
  • Stir together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add shallot, parsley, and garlic. Pour dressing over beans and tomatoes and mix. Mix in crumbled feta cheese. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 287 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES



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I always get asked for the recipe...Yummy. This serving size is good for a dinner party. Double the recipe if going to a big party.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Green Bean Salad

Time 10h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 large clove garlic, minced, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup slivered almonds
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped red onion, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar and allow to blend overnight.
  • Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, flipping often, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and let them cool completely.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water. Drain well, pat dry (you want the bean as dry as possible), and place the beans into a large bowl. Add feta cheese, tomatoes, and red onions; mix to combine.
  • Pour dressing over the green beans and sprinkle with toasted almonds; mix to combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 163.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FRESH TOMATO CHUTNEY



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The easy tomato chutney is adapted from Madhur Jaffrey's cookbook _From Curries to Kebabs._ Make the chutney and combine it with the green beans about four hours before serving, which allows plenty of time for the beans to soak up the flavors.

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 pounds green beans, trimmed
4 medium tomatoes, quartered
11/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded serrano chile

Steps:

  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Pat dry. (Beans can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and store in resealable plastic bags; refrigerate.)
  • Chop tomatoes in processor using on/off turns. Add brown sugar, garlic, ginger, cumin, and chile. Process until almost smooth. Pour tomato mixture over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange beans on large platter and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Blanch the green beans in boiling water for a few minutes to preserve their color and crispness.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes for different colors and flavors.
  • Fresh basil adds a delicious, aromatic flavor to the salad.
  • Use a light vinaigrette dressing to allow the flavors of the vegetables to shine through.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This fresh green bean salad with basil and tomatoes is a delicious and healthy side dish or light lunch. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and tangy vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at the table.

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