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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad with Tomatoes

    Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad with Tomatoes

    Published: Jul 9, 2017 · Modified: Sep 7, 2018 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

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    Crisp-tender fresh green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy shallots and sharp blue cheese combine to make every mouthful of this Keto-friendly salad an adventure! 

    Crisp-tender fresh green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy shallots and sharp blue cheese combine to make every mouthful of this Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad an adventure!
    Every spring I plant too many green beans. You may have read about my problems with them here when I posted my recipe for Sesame Ginger Green Beans.  I usually use the excess from my garden by making these Quick Refrigerator Pickled Beans. This spring, I held back, planted fewer seeds, and now I'm kicking myself. Why? This Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad is one I could eat every day!

    It's crisp and crunchy, it's full of sweet almost pickled shallots, and BLUE CHEESE! Tossed with a simple balsamic dressing, it has all the flavour of pickled beans, but in a salad that's bursting with colour and flavour.

    Crisp-tender fresh green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy shallots and sharp blue cheese combine to make every mouthful of this Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad an adventure!

    Start by picking out the freshest green beans you can lay your hands on. (They should snap when you break them in half. If they simply bend, leave them for someone else!) Trim the stem end. You can leave the tip on if you like. I do because I like the way it looks (and why throw it away?) but I know some people prefer to remove it.

    Next, blanch the beans.

    How to blanch beans for a salad

    Put the trimmed beans in a pot of boiling water and cook just until they turn bright green and are crisp-tender, no more than 5 minutes. Have a large bowl of ice water ready. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beans from the boiling water and immediately plunge them into the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them chill, then drain and pat dry before combining them with the other salad ingredients.

    How to blanch green beans for a bean salad

    I loved the marinated shallots in this Fennel-Celery Salad with Figs and Blue Cheese so I used them in this recipe too. They add a punch of flavour to this salad. Just before serving, toss the salad with a simple balsamic dressing. If you dress it too far in advance, you'll lose that lovely bright green colour of the beans.

    Crisp-tender fresh green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy shallots and sharp blue cheese combine to make every mouthful of this Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad an adventure!

    Crisp-tender fresh green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy shallots and sharp blue cheese combine to make every mouthful of this Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad an adventure!

    So when you find fresh green beans at your local market, pick up a hefty amount to make this Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad. And if you have extra beans, try these low-carb keto recipes too!

    Pickle them for snacks.

    Vegetarian Green Bean Bundles with Garlic Butter

    Sesame Ginger Green Beans

    Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad

    Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad with Tomatoes

    This salad is crisp and crunchy, it's full of sweet almost pickled shallots, and BLUE CHEESE! Tossed with a simple balsamic dressing, it has all the flavour of pickled beans, but in a salad that's bursting with colour and flavour. Keto-friendly.
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    Course: Salads and Dressings
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 148kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
    • 1 small shallot thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
    • ¼ cup blue cheese crumbled
    • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Thinly slice shallot, place in a small bowl and add 2 tablespoon red or white vinegar. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
    • Blanch beans by adding them to a large pot of boiling water until bright green and crisp tender, no more than 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. When chilled, drain and pat dry.
      How to blanch green beans for a bean salad
    • Meanwhile, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt and pepper together.
    • Assemble the chilled beans, cherry tomatoes, drained shallots and blue cheese crumbles on a serving platter or bowl. Drizzle or toss with the balsamic dressing and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 30.9mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Green Bean Blue Cheese Salad with Tomatoes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 148 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 6mg2%
    Sodium 135mg6%
    Potassium 432mg12%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 1210IU24%
    Vitamin C 30.9mg37%
    Calcium 95mg10%
    Iron 1.7mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Natalie

      July 14, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      This is my kind of salad, one with all the different flavours and textures. It looks delicious and a perfect way to use up extra green beans

      Reply
    2. Cathy

      July 14, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      What a beautiful salad! I like green beans in a salad, but it's not something I see very often.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 14, 2017 at 4:17 pm

        Thanks Cathy! Surprisingly delish!

        Reply
    3. Dana

      July 14, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      Once again, an innovative and delicious recipe from Elaine! This sounds incredible. I love your culinary brain, girl. I haven't had green beans in so long!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 14, 2017 at 4:18 pm

        Thanks Dana! Well--it's time you got yourself down to your local farmers' market and picked yourself up some beans 🙂 Fresh beans are NOTHING like canned or frozen ones.

        Reply
    4. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

      July 11, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so refreshing, and I love the addition of blue cheese too! My green beans seeds didn't even make it in the ground this year, but good thing there's still Farmer's Market!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 14, 2017 at 4:19 pm

        Thanks Kari! Blue cheese rules!

        Reply

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