Best 9 Green Bean Salad With Pumpkin Seed Dressing Recipes

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Green bean salad with pumpkin seed dressing is a versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion, be it a light lunch, a refreshing side, or a flavorful addition to a buffet. Made with tender green beans, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a tangy dressing, this salad is an explosion of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The dressing, made with a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and pumpkin seed oil, adds a richness and depth of flavor that perfectly complements the crisp green beans and the nutty pumpkin seeds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps to create a delicious and vibrant green bean salad with pumpkin seed dressing that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lightly packed lemon zest
1 teaspoon rinsed and finely chopped cured anchovies (about 2 fillets)
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced cured pitted black olives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare a water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice water.
  • Once water boils, add green beans until cooked but still firm, about 4 minutes. Place in ice water bath until cool. Drain and shake off excess water.
  • In a medium nonreactive bowl, thoroughly mix olive oil, juice, zest, and anchovies; season well with salt and pepper. Add green beans, shallot, olives, and parsley, and mix well; taste, adjust seasoning as needed. Salad can be served immediately though flavor improves as it sits.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH PUMPKIN SEED DRESSING



Green Bean Salad with Pumpkin Seed Dressing image

Categories     Bean     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (not roasted; 2 1/4 oz) or pine nuts (2 1/2 oz)
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 lb green beans (preferably haricots verts)
2 small tomatoes (1/2 lb total), halved, seeded, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until puffed but not browned, about 6 minutes. (If using pine nuts, toast until pale golden, about 7 minutes.) Transfer to a plate to cool. Reserve 1 tablespoon seeds, then purée remaining seeds in a blender with garlic, oil, water, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and 1 tablespoon cilantro until smooth.
  • Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander, then plunge into a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain beans and pat dry.
  • Arrange beans on a plate and drizzle with two thirds of dressing. Top with tomatoes and remaining dressing, then sprinkle with remaining tablespoon cilantro and reserved pumpkin seeds.

SESAME GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Someone asks for the recipe for this chilled salad every time I make it. It's a refreshing salad that's great for potlucks and other get-togethers. -Terri McKay of New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; pat dry. Place in a serving bowl., In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, canola oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and salt. Pour over beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; toss again. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING



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My grandmother passed on this refreshing side dish recipe. It's always devoured at my house. -Jodi Galanis, Murray, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cut fresh green beans (2 inch)
1/2 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling water, cook green beans, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove beans with a slotted spoon; drop immediately into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place cucumber, red pepper, onion and beans in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with vegetables. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH PUMPKIN SEED CRUMBLE (EAT CLEAN FOR THANKSGIVING)



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I came up with this 'eat clean' healthy green bean casserole recipe for the Thanksgiving feature article of Natural Health magazine using Dr. Oz's 10 super foods. The super food in this dish is pumpkin seeds. As for green bean casserole, although it's always been a hit in our family, I realize there are two types of people; those who love green bean casserole, and those who don't. As for me, even before I became enthused with eating and cooking healthfully I was never a particularly enthusiastic fan of mushroom soup dumped on top of green beans. Garnish with whole pumpkin seeds.

Provided by Ivy Larson

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon sea salt
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) package baby portobello mushrooms, stemmed and roughly chopped
salt to taste
½ teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste, divided
2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour (such as King Arthur®)
2 tablespoons whole milk (such as Natural by Nature®)
½ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking pan.
  • Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice to make an ice bath.
  • Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon salt; bring to a boil. Add green beans; boil until fork-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain beans in a colander and immediately plunge them into the ice bath. Drain again. Pat dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add mushrooms; saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Remove from heat. Toss in the cooked green beans. Transfer mixture to the baking pan.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil and flour in the skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add milk slowly, whisking until the roux is creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Add roux to the pan, tossing to coat the green bean-mushroom mixture.
  • Combine pumpkin seeds, bread crumbs, and 2 teaspoons oil in a food processor. Pulse about 10 times until ground. Season with salt; pulse once more. Top green bean-mushroom mixture with the pulsed pumpkin seed mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1379.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH ASIAN-STYLE DRESSING



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Provided by Marla Share

Categories     Salad     Bean     Ginger     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Green Bean     Spring     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Gourmet     Pennsylvania     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Dressing
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
a 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
Salad
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 scallions, chopped fine (about 2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, soy sauce, garlic, ginger root, and sesame oil. Add canola or vegetable oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • In a small dry skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and transfer to a small bowl.
  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain beans well.
  • In a large bowl, combine beans, scallions, sesame seeds, and dressing and toss well. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature.

GREEN BEAN AND TOFU SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING



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Inspired by the combination of peanut sauce with vegetables in southeast Asia, found in dishes such as gado gado in Indonesia and summer rolls in Vietnam, this streamlined salad would work just as well as a vegetarian main dish to eat with rice or noodles. The green beans are cooked for only a short while so that they stay crunchy. If you prefer floppy beans, you can cook them longer. And if you want something more refreshing and don't want to turn on the stove, you can skip the beans altogether and use cut-up cucumbers and tomatoes instead.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, vegetables, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for sprinkling
12 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 (14-ounce) box extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, stir the peanut butter, hoisin, lime juice, sugar and red-pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons boiling water from the saucepan to the peanut dressing and stir well. The dressing should be runny but still thick. If needed, stir in another tablespoon boiling water.
  • Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until brighter in color and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well, rinse under cold water until cool, then drain again. Transfer the green beans and tofu to the peanut dressing and stir gently until evenly coated. Season to taste with salt, then sprinkle with more red-pepper flakes. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

GREEN BEAN AND YELLOW PEPPER SALAD



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Serve this colorful side dish with Marinated Flank Steak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
2 yellow bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), cut into wedges (each 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil. Add onion. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • To bowl with onion, add bell pepper and cooked green beans. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 2 g

GREEN SALAD WITH CANDIED PUMPKIN SEEDS



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Make and share this Green Salad With Candied Pumpkin Seeds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (5 ounce) bags baby greens, washed (or other lettuces such as Boston or Bibb)
1 cup crumbled queso fresco
3/4 cup candied pumpkin seeds
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss greens with the citrus cumin salad dressing and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle evenly with queso fresco and candied pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
  • Citrus Cumin Salad Dressing:.
  • Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl; add oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly till smooth. Use right away , or cover and chill in fridge up to 3 days. Whisk before serving. Makes 1/2 cup. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 75.5, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.3

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Blanch the green beans briefly in boiling water to retain their bright green color and crispness.
  • Make sure the green beans are completely dry before adding them to the salad, otherwise the dressing will not adhere properly.
  • Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to the salad, such as crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, or grated cheese.
  • Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Green bean salad with pumpkin seed dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh green beans, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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