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
Provided by Aida Mollenkamp
Categories side-dish
Time 9m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
Categories Bean Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Serve this colorful side dish with Marinated Flank Steak.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
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
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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