Best 16 Warm Green Bean Salad With Pine Nuts And Basil Recipes

ITALIAN GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a 6-qt. stockpot two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Combine beans, peppers, basil and pine nuts. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice and seasonings until blended. Drizzle over bean mixture; toss to coat.,

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND FETA

Steps:

• Grab a bowl throw in all of the above, and mix--how easy is that!
• Enjoy!

GREEN BEANS WITH PINE NUTS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 6 minutes.
• Drain.
• Place beans in large bowl of ice water to cool quickly.
• Drain well.
• (Can be made one day ahead. Wrap beans in paper towels, then plastic bags, and chill).
• Heat oil in large pot over medium high heat.
• Add garlic; stir 30 seconds.
• Add beans; saute until heated through, about 8 minutes.
• Add pine nuts and basil; stir 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Makes 12 servings.

FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Leave the pointed tips on the green beans, but snap off the stem tips. Wash. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sugar and 1 tablespoon salt. Drop in the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the beans and plunge them into ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and refrigerate.
• When ready to serve, toss the green beans with 1/3 cup of the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Taste and add more dressing or salt as needed. Pile the beans high in the center of a large white platter. Arrange the tomato slices overlapping around the edge. Sprinkle the tomatoes with remaining salt and drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing on top of them. Garnish with basil sprigs. Serve immediately.
• Turn on the processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic and shallot down the feed tube onto the spinning blade to mince. Add the water, salt, pepper, mustard, and sugar. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil. Add the basil leaves and coarsely chop with several on/off pulses.

WARM GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain.
• Place beans in bowl of ice water to cool.
• Drain well.
• Pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add pine nuts and sauté until light brown, about 6 minutes.
• Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
• Add green beans to skillet; sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in basil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to bowl and serve.

WARM GREEN BEAN AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Wash, trim and steam green beans over hot water, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Wash, trim and slice mushrooms.
• Whisk oil, stock and vinegar in serving bowl; add mushrooms.
• When green beans are cooked, drain stir into bowl and season with salt and pepper.

GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook cut green beans in boiling water, if fresh, 5 minutes till tender crisp. If using canned, just drain. Drain beans and rinse in cold water.
• Combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
• Combine green beans with the tomatoes and toss with the vinaigrette.
• Add pine nuts just before serving.

FRESH WARM GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crisp, remove from pan to drain on paper towel.
• Sauté onion in bacon drippings for 3 minutes.
• Add bacon and remaining ingredients and heat through.
• Pour over warm beans.

GREEK GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook beans until they are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Combine green beans and tomatoes in a large bowl
• Stir together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add shallot, parsley, and garlic. Pour dressing over beans and tomatoes and mix. Mix in crumbled feta cheese. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

BASIL BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beans, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, basil, mustard and salt. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Chill for several hours or overnight.

WARM TUSCAN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in tomato and seasonings; cook 3-4 minutes longer. Add beans; cook and stir until heated through.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Transfer to bowl. Combine shallots and vinegar. Gradually mix in oil. Add basil. Add enough dressing to beans to coat. Gently mix in 2/3 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Place beans on platter. Top with cheese.

WARM GREEN BEAN & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and seasonings., Add green beans to potatoes; return to a boil. Cook until vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes longer. Drain; add to dressing and toss to coat. Stir in tomatoes and onion. Serve warm.

WARM GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with 2 inches salted water. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain thoroughly. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high; add potatoes and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, mashing potatoes slightly, until golden brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm.
• Add bacon to skillet. Cook until bacon is browned, about 3 minutes. Add green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add to potatoes along with lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.

EASY COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook, uncovered, until soft but still firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Check often so beans don't overcook.
• Combine vinegar, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Drain cooked green beans and mix with dressing in the bowl while still warm. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.