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    Green Bean & Tomato Salad with Lime & Sesame Dressing Recipe

    Published: Aug 26, 2011 · Modified: Mar 24, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 51 Comments

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    Green Bean & Tomato Salad with Lime & Sesame Dressing Recipe

    Visiting my favorite farm stand is not just about the overflowing bins of corn, green beans, squash and tomatoes. There is another reason I enjoy going there. When I was a kid, I had an inherent trust of people who lived and worked in my neighborhood. Perhaps this was a result of living in a safe place or perhaps it was just a blissful ignorance that is characteristic of youth. Now, don't get me wrong - I wasn't climbing into a car without my parents' consent or setting off to help a random neighbor find their lost cat or dog down a deserted alleyway. I did, however, believe that most people were fundamentally good and well-meaning.

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    During the peak of the summer growing season, I visit the farm stand about once a week. Sometimes the owner, Mrs. Jensen is tending the stand. Other times it's her daughter or young grandson. As much as I enjoy chatting with them and seeing their eyes light up when they talk about their favorite blue potatoes or their award-winning bread and butter pickles, my favorite time to visit is when the stand is left purposefully untended. I slowly walk from bin to bin, gently running my hand over the smooth skin of the eggplants and the crimson tomatoes, fresh from the garden and covered in a fine layer of dirt.

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    With my bag filled with enough vegetables to last my family for a few days, I dig out my wallet and move to the little shelf at the back of the farm stand, where those childhood memories of blind trust flood back. Perched precariously on a wooden slat is a large coffee tin, covered in a hand-written sign that says, "We use the honor system. Please put in your money and take your change." Why I am so sentimental about this, I'm not sure. Perhaps it's the Jensen family's deep trust in the friends, neighbors and complete strangers that stop by their farm stand. Perhaps it's the unspoken hope that everyone has more good than bad in them and, when push comes to shove, they will ultimately do the right thing. Whatever it is, I can't help but smile as I peel off the plastic lid and slip in my money.

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    The last time I visited the farm stand, Mrs. Jensen emptied the last of her green beans into my bag, along with several ears of corn, several zucchini, jalapeno peppers and a container filled with cherry tomatoes. As I drove home with my bounty, I set my mind to coming up with a new green bean recipe. Typically, I like to blanch green beans and dress them simply with some olive oil, lemon juice and salt. That day, I was in the mood for something a little different. Once again, I blanched the green beans and then plunged into cold water to stop the cooking. This time, however, I tossed them with some of the sweet cherry tomatoes and dressed the salad with a light vinaigrette that included lime juice, soy sauce and sesame oil. While fragrant and nutty, the dressing didn't take away from the fresh taste of the vegetables, but rather highlighted their natural sweetness.

    The recipe:

    For the dressing, whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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    For the greens beans, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.

    Drain and immediately plunge the green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and maintain the color of the beans.

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    In a large bowl, gently combine the green beans and tomatoes. Add dressing to taste (you may not need all of the dressing).

    Serve or cover and chill for up to 4 hours.

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    Other green bean recipes:

    Cookin' Canuck's Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
    Kalyn's Kitchen's Green Bean, Tomato & Feta Salad Oreganato
    Love & Olive Oil's Green Bean Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
    Lisa's Kitchen's Creamy Potato & Green Bean Salad

    Green Bean & Tomato Salad with Lime & Sesame Dressing

    This green bean and tomato salad is tossed with a savory and tangy lime and sesame dressing. Easy and tasty summertime salad!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Salads
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Green Bean Salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 19 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 64kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    Dressing

    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon grated lime zest
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 pound green beans trimmed
    • ½ pound cherry tomatoes cut in halves or quarters
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    Instructions

    • For the dressing, whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
    • For the greens beans, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
    • Drain and immediately plunge the green beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and maintain the color of the beans.
    • In a large bowl, gently combine the green beans and tomatoes.
    • Add dressing to taste (you may not need all of the dressing).
    • Serve or cover and chill for up to 4 hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 19.5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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      Comments

      1. Chris @ The Keenan Cookbook

        May 17, 2012 at 11:33 am

        I just wanted to comment that we made this side dish over the weekend, and for a decidedly non veggie fan I really dug it. My inlaws and Rachel who are more prone to the green stuff absolutely loved. This is going to be made again. Thanks again for coming to the rescue with a tasty and healthy recipe Dara 🙂

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      2. Yuri

        August 30, 2011 at 9:21 am

        This sounds so good! Your photos are breathtaking, Dara. Missed coming here 🙂 xoxo

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      3. Delishhh

        August 29, 2011 at 1:13 pm

        If you love this you will love one of my favoire salads - and it is so simple to do - http://delishhh.com/2011/05/02/tomato-and-green-bean-salad/

        Reply
      4. Baking N Books

        August 28, 2011 at 9:33 pm

        This looks lovely. Y'see, I see so many beautiful, simple dishes like this...but me? I would just steam or saute the green beans with other veggies and serve them with salsa and cheese 😉 - I suck I know. 🙁

        Reply
      5. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes

        August 28, 2011 at 8:14 pm

        Sounds so fresh and delicious. Where's the Jensen's stand at?

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        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          August 28, 2011 at 9:14 pm

          Hi Barbara, the Jensen farm stand is on 700 West in Draper, between 114th and 123th South, on the east side of the street. You'll love it!

          Reply
      6. Tres Delicious

        August 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm

        Those veggies looks terrific to me. The colors are inviting.

        Reply
      7. Miss @Miss in the Kitchen

        August 28, 2011 at 12:05 pm

        I love sesame and green beans together, a great flavor combination. I wish we had a farm stand nearby, you are lucky.

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      8. Carolinaheartstrings

        August 28, 2011 at 11:00 am

        Those beans look fantastic. Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
      9. The Newlywed Chefs

        August 28, 2011 at 8:21 am

        Green beans are so good right now! I think we'll cook with them tonight. Thanks for the post- take care!

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