Best 8 Green And Gold Bean Salad Recipes

GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender, adding green beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain., Transfer potatoes and green beans to a large bowl; add onion and, if desired, mint. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a serving dish. Toss with onions and salad dressing. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.

GREEN AND GOLD BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix drained beans, celery and dill, and chill.
• Just before serving add nuts, croutons and dressing.

GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and blanch the beans for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider, rinse, drain, and reserve. Add the potatoes to the water and bring back to a boil. Cook the potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes.
• When the potatoes are nearly done, add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil to a small skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and crisp for 2 to 3 minutes, and then add the shallots and chile. Cook for 2 more minutes, and then stir in the vinegar, sugar, and stock.
• Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot.
• Pour the bacon mixture over the potatoes and add the green beans, parsley, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and stir to combine. Serve warm or cold.

SEARED GREEN-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes into quarters, place them in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook an additional 4 minutes. Drain and place them, cut sides up, on a towel to dry.
• Coat a large frying pan with a thin layer of oil and place over high heat. When the oil becomes fragrant, arrange enough of the beans to cover the bottom of the pan. Sear on one side for 3 minutes. Do not turn. Place the beans in a bowl and cover. Repeat in batches with the remaining beans, adding them to the bowl and covering it.
• Place the potatoes, cut sides down, in a large frying pan with a thick layer of olive oil. Fry over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Fry only one side; do not turn.
• In a dry pan, roast the sesame seeds. Slice the shallot. Add these as well as the lemon juice, sesame oil, salt and pepper and about a tablespoon of olive oil, or more to taste, to the green beans. Add the potatoes and toss. Chill before serving.

GREEN & GOLD SALAD

Steps:

• Defrost green peas by running under cold water in colander.
• In medium-sized bowl, mix all ingredients.
• Add bacon bits and salt/pepper to your personal tastes.
• Chill for one hour, enjoy.

THREE BEAN SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Boil or steam the green beans and carrots for 8-10 mins until just tender. Put the sliced onions in a bowl and pour over boiling water until just covered.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing. Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Tip the cooked beans and carrots into the dressing along with the drained onions, canned beans and tomatoes, toss well, then add the basil and toss again. Serve scattered with the mozzarella and a grinding of black pepper, if you like. Will keep chilled for up to three days.

CORN AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, 1/2 cup Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Meanwhile, in a Dutch, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; transfer to a serving bowl., Cut corn from cobs. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and add to beans; refrigerate, covered, until chilled., Stir mayonnaise mixture into vegetables; toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with additional Parmesan.