Asian Inspired Green Bean Salad Recipes

ASIAN-STYLE 3 BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the string beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam them for 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a large bowl and put them into the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes or longer.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar and ginger. Add the black beans and scallions to the other beans, drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Season with salt, to taste.

ASIAN-STYLE THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the green beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam for 4 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar, and ginger.
• Add the black beans and scallions to the green bean mixture and drizzle with dressing; toss to coat and season with salt.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.

ASIAN GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Clean and break green beans, then steam for 3-5 minutes, or until just cooked. Plunge into cold water bath to stop cooking, and drain.
• Grind 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Mix in salad bowl with oils, vinegar, and soy sauce.
• Toss with green beans and let marinate for at least one hour.
• Garnish salad with reserved sesame seeds, and serve.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH ASIAN-STYLE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, soy sauce, garlic, ginger root, and sesame oil. Add canola or vegetable oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• In a small dry skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and transfer to a small bowl.
• In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain beans well.
• In a large bowl, combine beans, scallions, sesame seeds, and dressing and toss well. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature.

ASIAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green beans; cook and stir until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce and sugar until sugar is dissolved. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ASIAN GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a pot with water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.
• Combine green beans, sugar, soy sauce, oil, mirin, and sweet chile sauce in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Mix in sesame seeds.