Warm Beet And String Bean Salad Recipes

WARM BEET AND STRING BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the beets in the oven on a rack and bake them for an hour and a half or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. When the beets are cool enough to handle, slice them into half-inch pieces and put them in a bowl. Keep them warm.
• Meanwhile, steam the string beans until they are tender.
• Combine the mustard, vinegar, walnut oil, salt and pepper and mix well. Pour half the mixture onto the beets with the onions and chives and toss. Put in the center of a round serving dish.
• Toss the beans in the remaining dressing and arrange them in a circle around the beets. Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.

BEET & WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare dressing: In small bowl combine cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and sugar. Gradually add olive oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
• Prepare Salad: In large bowl combine beets and white kidney beans; toss with dressing.
• To serve, place arugula leaves on platter or in serving bowl; top with beet mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and walnuts.

ROASTED GREEN BEAN, RED ONION, AND BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets tightly in foil. Place directly on oven rack. Roast until tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour. Cool beets. Peel and quarter beets. Transfer to large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons thyme, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
• Spray 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray. Divide onion wedges between prepared baking sheets. Brush onions on both sides with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with 4 teaspoons thyme, salt, and pepper. Arrange onions cut side down and roast until golden brown on bottom, about 10 minutes. Turn onions over. Roast until golden brown and tender, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer to another large bowl.
• Divide green beans between same baking sheets. Drizzle beans with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup water, and 2 teaspoons thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover tightly with foil and roast until almost crisp-tender, about 14 minutes. Uncover and continue to roast until water evaporates and beans are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with onions. (Beets, onions, and green beans can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Drizzle onions and green beans with balsamic vinegar; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with beets and serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place beets into a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. Drain and cool, then cut in to cubes.
• While the beets are cooking, place the walnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat. Heat until warm and starting to toast, then stir in the maple syrup. Cook and stir until evenly coated, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, balsamic vinegar and olive oil to make the dressing.
• Place a large helping of baby greens onto each of four salad plates, divide candied walnuts equally and sprinkle over the greens. Place equal amounts of beets over the greens, and top with dabs of goat cheese. Drizzle each plate with some of the dressing.