French Bean Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine the beans, onion and bacon; stir in dressing. Refrigerate until serving.

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the beans and cook for 1 minute only. Time it carefully! You want the beans to be crisp-tender. Drain the beans and put them in the ice water until completely cool. Drain the beans again, dry on paper towels, and place them in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour enough dressing over the beans to moisten them well, reserving the rest for another use. Toss with the dill, season to taste, and serve at room temperature. (If the beans aren't served immediately, refrigerate them and add a little extra vinaigrette and a sprinkle of salt before serving.)

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight in cold water, then drain. Simmer them with the carrot, celery and 1/2 onion in salted water until just tender (25-30 minutes). Drain; remove the carrot, celery and onion and stir the French dressing into the beans. Chill for several hours, stirring occasionally to distribute the marinade.
• When ready to serve, taste for salt, then put the beans in a bowl and sprinkle with minced onion, the herbs and fresh ground pepper. This salad is usually served as a salad hors d'oeuvre. It fits well in a salad supper, as accompaniment to cold cuts and sliced tomatoes.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine juices, soy sauce, coriander, ginger, and honey. Whisk in oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and beans; cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain beans, then cool in ice water.
• Slice tomatoes 3/4 inch thick, and cut slices into chunks. Drain beans well and place in a bowl with tomatoes and arugula. Season with salt and pepper and toss with dressing. Arrange on 4 salad plates.