Green Bean And Mint Salad Recipes

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.

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.

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.

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, stir the peanut butter, hoisin, lime juice, sugar and red-pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons boiling water from the saucepan to the peanut dressing and stir well. The dressing should be runny but still thick. If needed, stir in another tablespoon boiling water.
• Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until brighter in color and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well, rinse under cold water until cool, then drain again. Transfer the green beans and tofu to the peanut dressing and stir gently until evenly coated. Season to taste with salt, then sprinkle with more red-pepper flakes. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Steps:

• In large saucepan bring salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until just soft, about 3-5 minutes. Drain in colander and let dry on paper towels.
• While potatoes are boiling bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook beans until just done but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
• Light an outdoor grill or a stovetop grill pan. Cut cooked potatoes in half or, if tiny, leave whole. Spray cut side with olive oil and grill cut side down until marks appear.
• Meanwhile, prepare dressing by mixing garlic, mustard, vinegar, parsley and mint in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. When potatoes are grilled but still hot, toss in dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add green beans and olives and tomatoes, if desired, and mix well. Serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• 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 sauce.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Put green beans and red onion into a large bowl.
• Pour the dressing over the beans and toss well. refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving. The 30 minutes is not cooking time, but is the time allowed to blend the flavors while in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Toast walnuts in small skillet 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat, or until nuts are fragrant, shaking pan frequently. Cool.
• Purée walnuts, mint, parsley, oil, ginger, lemon juice, garlic, sugar and salt in food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl once or twice. Transfer to bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto to keep from turning brown, and let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour, or up to 3 hours.
• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook 8 minutes. Add beans, and simmer4 to 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender. Drain.
• Transfer vegetables to large bowl, and toss with pesto. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5-6 mins until tender. Drain well and refresh under cold water. Set aside.
• When ready to serve, melt the butter in the saucepan and add the lemon zest and juice, mustard, a good pinch of salt and plenty of ground black pepper. Add the green beans and toss well until evenly coated.
• Tip into a serving dish, scatter over the fresh mint and serve.

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight. Drain and place in a saucepan with water to cover and add carrot and onion. Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Add salt and cook until beans are tender (about one hour). Drain and remove and discard carrot and onion.
• Make dressing. Peel the garlic and press it with the tines of a fork or through a garlic press. Place tablespoon of beans in a mixing bowl with garlic and mash to a puree.
• Add mustard and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Gradually add olive oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until dressing has reached the consistency of mayonnaise. Add parsley, mint and beans and toss. Correct seasoning and serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread nuts out on a baking pan and bake until golden under skins (break one to test), 10 to 15 minutes. When nuts are cool enough to handle, rub in a kitchen towel to remove as many skins as possible. Chop coarsely and set aside.
• In a 6 quart pot over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until just crisp-tender, 4 to 7 minutes. Drain in a colander and plunge beans into a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again and set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together the mint leaves, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to make the dressing. Drizzle in the hazelnut oil, whisking constantly.
• In a large bowl, gently toss the beans with dressing and hazelnuts. Serve at room temperature.

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.