Green bean salad recipes

This light green salad with walnuts and Italian cheese makes a versatile side dish or starter. Add prosciutto for extra wow factor.

Just 5 ingredients in this summery vegan salad - you can make it a day in advance too

Serve this salad of roast green beans and sugar snaps with an Italian-inspired tonnato dressing with tuna and anchovies. It's easy to make but big on flavour

This salad is quick and simple to prepare, and goes beautifully with fish - you can prepare most of it ahead, too

This low-fat yet satisfying salad is full of authentic Asian flavour and will add plenty of zing to al fresco dining

A healthy potato and green bean salad ready in less than 25 minutes

Try to use Jersey royals in this healthy take on a picnic classic then swap the mayo for honey mustard vinaigrette

This festive seafood starter, finished with a garlicky basil dressing, can be prepared ahead - ideal for a fuss-free dinner for two

A satisfyingly seasonal salad

Serve your beans with a light vinaigrette of citrus and herbs- they'll match with vegetarian, fish and meat main courses alike

A dress-ahead tangy salad that retains its good looks

Thinly sliced, tender green beans make a perfect side dish to a Sunday roast

This satisfying salad, crammed full of green vegetables, new potatoes and lean ham is low calorie and low fat

The crunchiness of green beans works particularly well in this salad

A filling main-meal salad bursting with fresh veg - just leave out the anchovies for a veggie version

This main course salad is rich in flavour and Vitamin C - great for lunchboxes too

Savour all the flavours of spring in every bite with this elegant, seasonal salad

It's easy to get your five a day with this zesty fresh salad, full of vitamin C, fibre and folic acid.

These little green beans go really well with grains like pearl barley - for a light touch, serve cold with goat's cheese, mint and nuts

If you're not mad on anchovies, grilled bacon or lardons can add the required salty bite

A light salad with plenty of green vegetables, a chilli lime dressing, fresh mint and grains to pack into a lunchbox

A satisfying salad that's not too high in calories, but meaty enough to be a main meal, for the whole family

A lovely green, summery starter to serve before a meaty main

Slice up a baguette, toast, then use as a bruschetta base for beans and salty Greek cheese for a healthy bite