Best 7 Marinated Green Bean Salad Recipes

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Marinated green bean salad is an easy and refreshing dish that makes for a great side or main course. With its bright flavors and vibrant colors, this salad is sure to be a hit at any potluck or gathering. The key to this salad's success is its marinade, which typically consists of olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices. The marinade helps to infuse the green beans with flavor and keep them crisp and tender. Here are some of the best recipes for marinated green bean salad, each with its unique take on the classic dish.

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MARINATED GREEN BEAN SALAD



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This is a great marinated green bean salad for a hot summer day. Lots of fresh veggie options to switch around.

Provided by Sue Wilker Rockamann

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup water
15 ounces frozen French-cut green beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup Distilled Vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add green beans and cook until just crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately in cold water.
  • Transfer green beans to a large bowl and stir in corn, black beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
  • Mix apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours, or up to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 750.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

MARINATED POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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This is a warm marinated salad that I make often. It is so good! I often make a meal of just this salad by itself, and some good bread. I hope you will give it a try, you won't be disappointed It is colorful as well as tasty and travels well too because of no mayo. It is best served warm or room temperature.

Provided by Theresa P

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb small baby red potato
1/2 lb fresh green beans
1 red sweet bell pepper, diced fine
1 small sweet onions or 1 small yellow onion, diced fine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
  • Gently boil new potatoes in a saucepan until potatoes are tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Steam green beans in a steamer basket until tender.
  • Drain under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  • Cut warm potatoes into quarters and add all vegetables and potatoes to a medium bowl.
  • Pour all the dressing over the potatoes and vegetables and mix gently to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and serve this salad warm or room temperature.
  • ENJOY!

GREEN BEAN, CORN AND PEA MARINATED SALAD



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Make and share this Green Bean, Corn and Pea Marinated Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Onions

Time P1D

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) can green beans
1 (16 ounce) can canned corn niblets
2 cups frozen peas (cooked only until firm-tender and cooled)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red onion, sliced
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain the green beans, and corn over a colinder, then place in a glass bowl with the cooked peas, green pepper and sliced onions.
  • In a saucepan heat sugar, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder (if using) bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer stirring continuously ONLY until the sugar dissolves completely (do not boil for a long time).
  • Remove from heat and pour over the veggies.
  • Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.4, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 748.5, Carbohydrate 94.3, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 60.4, Protein 9.3

MARINATED-ARTICHOKE AND GREEN-BEAN PASTA SALAD



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Tangy jarred artichokes from the pantry are brightened up with fresh ingredients for this make-ahead pasta salad: green beans, parsley, lemon, and red onion.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cavatappi or other short, corkscrew-shaped pasta
Kosher salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 jars (each 12 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts
2 cups packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small onion)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
Red-pepper flakes, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a pot of generously salted water according to package directions. Add green beans to pot 4 minutes before end of cooking. Drain; transfer pasta and green beans to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Let cool slightly.
  • Drain artichokes; whisk brine and reserve 1/2 cup. Chop artichokes into 1-inch pieces. Transfer pasta and green beans to a large bowl. Add artichokes and reserved brine, parsley, lemon zest and juice, onion, cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss to combine. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes. Serve room temperature or chilled. Pasta can be made up to 4 hours ahead.

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

MARINATED GREEN BEAN AND BUTTER BEAN SALAD



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This Southern side dish may be served with our Baked Country Ham.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh green beans, ends snapped
Salt
1 pound 4 ounces butter beans, or small fresh or frozen lima beans
1/4 cup tarragon or white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, minced
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook green beans in boiling salted water, just until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Reserving the cooking liquid, remove beans with a large slotted spoon; transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Transfer beans to a colander. Cook butter beans in the boiling cooking liquid, just until tender, 5 minutes if frozen. Strain; place under cold, running water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  • Make vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste, and minced shallot. Whisk in olive oil until vinaigrette is creamy. Whisk in tarragon and parsley.
  • In a large bowl, toss green beans until well coated with about three-quarters of the vinaigrette. In a large bowl or on a platter, arrange the green beans in an even layer. Sprinkle the reserved butter beans over the top. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the beans. Garnish with tarragon and parsley. Serve at room temperature.

MARINATED GREEN BEAN & RED POTATOES SALAD



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This is my favorite summer salad recipe. I make the day before because it tastes better the second day when the flavors blend (and they blend nicely!). It's a very pretty salad that you'll be proud to serve.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb fresh green beans (washed & ends cut off)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
4 cups cubed red potatoes
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in 2 Dutch ovens (can do separately if you only have 1).
  • Add green beans to one; reduce heat to medium& cook, covered, 8 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
  • Remove beans with slotted spoon.
  • Add potatoes to other Dutch oven.
  • Cook, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove potatoes; drain.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt, dill weed, thyme, and pepper in medium bowl; whisk to combine.
  • Add green beans and potatoes; stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days, stirring occasionally.
  • To complete recipe, garnish with tomato wedges.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Blanch the green beans in boiling water for a few minutes to tenderize them and preserve their vibrant color.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices in the marinade to create a flavorful salad.
  • Allow the salad to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing side dish or appetizer.

Conclusion:

Marinated green bean salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. The tangy marinade adds a wonderful flavor to the green beans, and the addition of fresh herbs and spices makes this salad even more special. Whether you are serving it at a summer barbecue or a holiday dinner, marinated green bean salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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