Best 13 Garden Bean And Onion Salad Recipes

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Garden bean and onion salad is a delicious, colorful, and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer meals. It is made with fresh garden beans, onions, and a variety of herbs and spices. This salad is light and flavorful, and it is a great way to use up summer produce. It is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Garden bean and onion salad can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings, such as grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

GARDEN BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 pound green and/or wax beans, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Freshly ground pepper

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 BEAN AND ONION SALAD



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Toss together two colors of garden-sweet beans dressed with a fresh and easy balsamic-mustard vinaigrette.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 lb. fresh yellow wax beans, trimmed
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 3 g

GREEN BEAN RED ONION SALAD



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Simply steamed green beans and thinly sliced red onions make a delicious and beyond easy summer salad.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Side Dish     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans
1/4 cup water
Fine sea salt, to taste
1 small red onion
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Trim the green beans.
  • Bring 1/4 cup of water to a boil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beans, sprinkle with salt, cover, and cook until the beans are crisp-tender and the water is evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  • Rinse the beans with cold water, pat them thoroughly dry, and set them aside.
  • Meanwhile, peel and halve the onion. Slice it into thin half-moons and set aside. (Rinse the slices with cold water to minimize the strong flavor of raw onion , if you like, just be sure to pat them thoroughly dry before you add them to the salad.)
  • In a large bowl (large enough to toss all the vegetables), whisk together the oil, vinegar, and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put the cooked beans and the sliced onions in the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat the beans and onions thoroughly.
  • You can serve right away or let everything sit and marinate a bit before serving (if you're going to hold it more than about an hour, cover and chill).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 103 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GARDEN BEAN SALAD



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My mother gave me this crunchy bean salad recipe many years ago, and I often take it to covered-dish dinners. It looks especially attractive served in a glass bowl to show off the colorful vegetables. - Bernice McFadden, Eaton, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) lima beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large green pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 jar (2 ounces)sliced pimientos, drained
1 bunch green onions, sliced
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STRING BEAN AND ONION SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart water
2 pounds haricots verts
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Trim and wash the beans, remove any blemished ones, place them in the boiling water, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Drain the beans, place them in a glass salad bowl, and allow them to cool. Place the onion slices in a small bowl, cover them with the lemon juice, and allow them to soak for 30 minutes. When ready to serve, add the onions to the string beans, drizzle them with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.

GREEN BEANS WITH RED ONION SALAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onions

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard the tips of the beans. Break the beans into 2-inch lengths. Drop the beans into boiling salted water to cover and return to a boil. Simmer about 7 minutes or until crisp and tender. Do not overcook. Drain. Let cool.
  • To make the dressing, put the mustard in a salad bowl and add the vinegar. Start beating with a wire whisk while adding the oil. Add salt and pepper and the onions.
  • Add the beans and toss until blended. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 347 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THREE-BEAN GARDEN SALAD



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This comes from a recipe I originally found in a bean cookbook. It took quite a few failures to come up with this winning combination. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups frozen lima beans
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
DRESSING:
2/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup olive oil
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts :

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 AND RED ONION SALAD WITH WARM CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Green Bean and Red Onion Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette image

Categories     Mustard     Onion     Side     Green Bean     Summer     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
6 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut in half on deep diagonal
4 cups (packed) baby greens (about half of 4.5-ounce package)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 large radishes, trimmed, halved, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped bread-and-butter pickles

Steps:

  • Boil apple concentrate in small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in vinegar, oil, mustard, and mustard seeds. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before using.)
  • Cook beans in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain well. Transfer beans to large bowl; cool slightly. Add greens, onion, radishes, and pickles. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat.

COLD MARINATED GREEN BEAN SALAD



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I first had this cold green bean salad in Berlin, Germany. The fresh dill and onion in the vinaigrette really brightens it. I have found that this dish goes really well with potatoes.

Provided by ShayShay1022

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until crisp tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water (or submerge in a bowl of ice water) to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a bowl.
  • While the beans are cooling, combine dill, onion, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly add oil, whisking to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Pour dressing over the green beans, tossing gently to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 330.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

THREE BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONION



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My husband (who hates green beans) and my grandchildren all say "Hurray, bean salad!!" when I make this. The sweetness of the wine vinegar makes a change from the sour white vinegar that is used in most recipes.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can yellow beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the rest, stir well and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 299, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 22.2, Protein 6.5

GREEN BEAN AND RED ONION SALAD



Green Bean and Red Onion Salad image

Categories     Salad     Onion     Vegetable     Steam     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low/No Sugar     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 small red onion
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • On a steamer rack set over boiling water steam green beans, covered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Halve onion lengthwise and slice thin crosswise.
  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified and add onion, tossing to combine. Add warm beans and toss to combine well.

GRILLED GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RED ONIONS AND TOMATOES



Grilled Green Bean Salad With Red Onions and Tomatoes image

This is a great side dish, especially with grilled entrees. It can be made ahead and thrown together before serving. Time does not include marinating time. From Bon Appetit RSVP section, Tuscany Grill, Portland, OR.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 lb green beans, trimmed (haricot verts)
1 1/2 cups red onions, thinly sliced
3 plum tomatoes, seeded, julienned

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place garlic cloves in small baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over. Cover and bake garlic until tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until garlic is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Cool.
  • Peel garlic. Transfer garlic and oil to processor. Process until smooth paste forms. Add vinegar; process until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup oil, whisking until dressing is thick and smooth. Stir in basil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer beans to large bowl of ice water. Drain; pat dry with paper towels. Toss beans in a large bowl with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate).
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil beans until beginning to brown, turning frequently, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Add onions and tomatoes. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve salad at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.7, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 9.3, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp green beans.
  • To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • You can use any type of onion you like in this salad, but red onions and shallots are particularly good choices.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
  • For a more flavorful salad, marinate the onions in the vinegar dressing for at least 30 minutes before adding them to the salad.
  • This salad can be served immediately or chilled for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Garden bean and onion salad is a simple but delicious salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is made with fresh green beans, onions, herbs, and a tangy vinegar dressing. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. For example, you can add other vegetables, such as tomatoes or cucumbers, or you can use a different type of dressing. No matter how you make it, garden bean and onion salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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