Green beans, with their vibrant color and crisp texture, pair perfectly with the smoky flavor of bacon and the tangy brightness of a vinaigrette dressing. This classic combination is a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it a great option for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. The key to a successful green bean and bacon salad is finding the right balance of flavors, so be sure to use high-quality ingredients and adjust the seasonings to your liking. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will be a hit at any gathering.
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GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE
Ridiculously good beans that make a great side dish to just about anything. One of those recipes that grandma made for years that we could never get enough of. Garnish with sliced or slivered almonds.
Provided by Sarahbeara
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
- Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving grease in the skillet. Saute onion in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, and pepper. Stir well, scraping up any onion bits off the bottom of the skillet. Cook until bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add green beans to the skillet with the sauce; toss to coat well. Chop cooked bacon and stir into the beans. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 260.4 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
GREEN BEANS WITH SMOKEY BACON VINAIGRETTE
Sweet bacon vinaigrette lovingly caressing green beans. Discovered this combination during Thanksgiving dinner when a bottle of bacon vinaigrette was dropped onto my plate. The result was delicious. I like to add a bit of Cheddar. Bacon, green beans, and Cheddar just goes really well together for me.
Provided by Frank 'exodus' Macera
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make an ice bath by filling a large pot with ice and water; set aside.
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans in the boiling water until slightly tender yet crisp, about 3 minutes; drain. Immediately plunge the green beans into the ice bath to stop them from cooking further. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onions to the bacon and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize and turn golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the green beans, red wine vinegar, and sugar; cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 245.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
GREEN BEANS WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
Provided by Martina McBride
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the beans in a large pot of boiling water until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain. Pat dry. Place the beans in a large bowl.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet, and transfer to drain, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Add the shallots and garlic to the drippings. Saute over medium, 1 minute or just until soft. Add the vinegar, Dijon and dry mustard. Whisk, stirring to loosen the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Toss the beans with the warm dressing. Season with salt. Arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the reserved bacon, goat cheese and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.
GREEN BEANS WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE
Grill the green beans for this side dish with a bacon-mustard dressing.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Crimp and fold the edges of a double layer of aluminum foil so it resembles a rimmed baking sheet. Put the beans in the center and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add 2 tablespoons water.
- Place the foil on the grill cook, tossing the beans occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 15 minutes.
- While the beans grill, cook the bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings and then stir the mustard, vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the skillet until combined.
- Transfer the beans to a servings bowl and pour the warm vinaigrette over top. Toss well, scatter with the cooked bacon and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
GREEN BEANS WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Side Quick & Easy Vinegar Bacon Green Bean Boil Gourmet Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a kettle of boiling salted water cook beans until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain beans in a colander and plunge into a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain beans well.
- In a large heavy skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet and cook beans with vinegar and half of bacon over moderate heat, tossing, until tender. Season beans with salt and pepper and serve topped with remaining bacon.
GREEN BEANS WITH BACON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
These beans are delicious and perfect for a special dinner party or everyday meal. I often substitute 2 cans green beans (cooked) for the fresh.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook beans in boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Drain; rinse under cold water.
- Drain well; set aside.
- Cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon, crumble.
- Set aside.
- Add green onions to bacon fat in skillet; saute 1 minute.
- Remove skillet from heat; let cool slightly.
- Add sugar and vinegar to skillet; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in crumbled bacon.
- Pour vinaigrette over beans, tossing gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with almonds.
GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
Based on a recipe from Suzanne Somers' book, Eat Great, Lose Weight. She says "This dish is delicious hot or cold, and the vinaigrette is also good on salads or other vegetables."
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- GARLIC VINAIGRETTE:.
- In small bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well combined.
- BEANS:.
- Steam beans until tender and still slightly crunchy; do not overcook.
- Toss with vinaigrette and serve.
Tips:
- To save time, trim the green beans and blanch them ahead of time. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- Add a little bit of brown sugar to the bacon vinaigrette for a touch of sweetness.
- If you don't have smoked bacon, you can substitute regular bacon and add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the vinaigrette.
- Garnish the green beans with crumbled bacon, chopped parsley, or sliced almonds before serving.
Conclusion:
Green beans with smoky bacon vinaigrette is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The smoky bacon flavor pairs perfectly with the crisp green beans, and the vinaigrette adds a tangy and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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