Best 9 Minty Green Bean Salad Recipes

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Minty green bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh green beans, mint, and a variety of other ingredients, such as lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and almonds. The salad is light and tangy, with a slightly crunchy texture. It is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet and is a perfect side dish for grilled meats, fish, or chicken.

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MINTED GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Just 5 ingredients in this summery vegan salad - you can make it a day in advance too

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

600g green bean , trimmed
3 tbsp olive oil
2fat garlic cloves , thinly sliced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Cook the beans in boiling salted water for 5-6 minutes, until just tender, then drain and refresh under cold running water. Shake well to remove excess water, then pat dry with kitchen paper. You can do this the day before and keep the cooked beans in the fridge, in a bowl covered with cling film.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small pan, add the garlic and fry quickly until crisp and lightly golden. Tip into a bowl with the oil from the pan and leave to cool. This can be done the day before and covered with cling film and chilled.
  • On the day, whisk together the remaining oil, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper. Pour over the beans and mix well. Tip into a serving bowl and scatter over the garlic in its oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein

MINTY GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!

Provided by CELANE47

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup water
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pound fresh green beans
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 slices onion, chopped
1 sprig fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon prepared mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
  • Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
  • In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

TOMATO GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH WHEAT BERRIES



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups (175 grams) wheat berries
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 limes (363 grams)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound baby heirloom medley tomatoes (453 grams), cut in half
10 ounces cherry tomatoes (290 grams), cut in half
3 roma tomatoes (360 grams), chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 clove garlic, grated
1 large jalapeno (46 grams), thinly sliced
1 small red onion (96 grams), thinly sliced
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large
1/2 cup whole fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place the wheat berries and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Add 5 cups of water and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook, undisturbed, for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and continue to cook until the water has evaporated and the wheat berries are softened with just a little bite to them, about 30 minutes more. Stir in the butter and a good amount of black pepper and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Add the beans to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender and bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the hot water and immediately submerge them in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine the honey, sherry vinegar, zest of 1 lime, juice of all the limes, 1 teaspoon salt and a good amount of black pepper in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Add the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, onion, green beans, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and toss until well combined. Set aside for at least 30 minutes, or until the wheat berries are done cooking. Fold the basil and mint into the bowl.
  • Spoon the wheat berries into the bottom of a serving bowl or platter, then use a slotted spoon to spoon the tomato mixture over the top. Sprinkle with a little more salt and serve with the juices left in the bowl, if desired.

GREEN BEAN AND MINT SALAD



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My favorite time to make this salad is early summer, when green beans are super fresh and tender. I especially like to use haricots verts, which are small French green beans that are incredibly sweet.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, blanched and shocked
1 red onion, julienned
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sour cream
6 dashes Tabasco sauce
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the green beans and red onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mint, lemon zest and juice, and mustard. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until thick and emulsified. Whisk in the sour cream and Tabasco. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the beans and toss well. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving.

MINTED POTATO & GREEN BEAN SALAD



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A healthy potato and green bean salad ready in less than 25 minutes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 6

500g bag of new potato
200g green beans
2 shallots or ½ red onion
3 tbsp wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
handful mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes for 15 mins or until tender. When the potatoes have 5 mins cooking time left, tip the beans into the boiling water. Drain and cool under cold running water.
  • Meanwhile, finely slice the shallots or onion. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with the vinegar and oil then leave for 5 mins. Toss potatoes and beans in with the shallots and sprinkle with the mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



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This simple summer salad pairs beautifully with practically any grilled meat or fish, and it's quite easy to make. Just blanch the green beans until crisp tender, then toss with wedges of ripe tomato and a bright vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, shallots and olive oil. A shower of chopped fresh basil across the top finishes it off.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound string beans or small haricots verts
6 ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil

Steps:

  • Trim ends of beans and leave them whole.
  • Drop beans into a saucepan with salted boiling water. Cook until crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes according to the size of the beans. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
  • Cut away the core of each tomato, and cut it into wedges.
  • In a salad bowl, add mustard, vinegar, shallots, garlic, oil, salt and pepper and blend with a wire whisk. Add beans and tomatoes, toss well. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 778 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEANS WITH LIME AND MINT



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This tangy, refreshing take on a basic side dish of green beans goes well with blackened chicken, halibut, or lamb chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with olive oil and mint. Season to taste with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g

MINTY FRUIT SALAD



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Refreshing mint gives the gorgeous salad an unusual twist. It's a "must" on my brunch buffet. Even people who aren't big fruit eaters devour this colorful combination...then ask for the recipe. -Becky Murdock of Hernando, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cubed honeydew
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 cup sliced ripe banana
1 cup grapefruit segments
1 cup sliced halved peeled kiwifruit
1 cup mandarin oranges
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the fruit. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over fruit; gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD



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For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings it. -Connie Dicavoli, Shawnee, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cubed
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, optional
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are wilted, bruised, or have brown spots.
  • Blanch the green beans briefly in boiling water before adding them to the salad. This helps to preserve their color and crispness.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs in the salad, such as mint, parsley, and cilantro. This will add flavor and color to the dish.
  • Make sure the dressing is well-balanced. The dressing should be tangy, sweet, and slightly salty. If the dressing is too acidic, add a little more sugar. If it is too sweet, add a little more vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Serve the salad chilled. This will help to keep the beans crisp and refreshing.

Conclusion:

Minty Green Bean Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!

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