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.

Parvaz Ahmed
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This salad is a keeper!


Emmanuel Nkrumah
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and tasty salad.


Ikhlas Sahal
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Zeeshan Ahamd
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I love the way the dressing brings out the flavor of the beans.


Edward Rodriguez
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Mst kiron Sultana
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is delicious.


Nasir Aamir
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Giordalenne Cijntje
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The dressing in this salad is amazing!


nasim Hossin
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I love the combination of green beans and butter beans in this salad.


Malak BTS
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans.


Serena Mcintyre
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sajjad Ctg
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Kingsford Duodu
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I'm not a huge fan of vinegar-based dressings, but I really liked the dressing in this salad. It was light and flavorful without being too overpowering.


Sofia Jacobo
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


RK Romon Khan
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I love the addition of the butter beans in this salad. They add a nice creamy texture and flavor.


Ears4 NEWGOSSIP
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a few cans of beans in my pantry, so this is a go-to recipe for me when I need a quick and easy meal.


erick 95744
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I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and really makes the dish.


sachkura
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the dressing brings out the flavor of the beans.


Nan Myint Wai
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the green beans, butter beans, and dressing. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Real ABLY
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This marinated green bean and butter bean salad is a refreshing and delicious summer dish. The beans are perfectly cooked and the dressing is light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and tasty sala