Quilters' Recipes Blog : Salads, Side Dishes

Oriental Green Beans

QuiltersRecipes — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:33:00 GMT

Submitted by Terry Grigorian, Newport New, V

1 lb green beans cooked until just tender then drained
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp corn starch
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ginger
2 tsp peanut oil
1 tsp garlic

Combine ingredients and cook to thicken slighly. Stir into cooked beans.

Cucumbers and Onions

QuiltersRecipes — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:32:00 GMT

Submitted by Molly Hupp

3 cucumbers peeled and sliced
1 med. onion sliced
1 cup Miracle Whip or salad dressing
1 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp. sugar
Black pepper to taste

Peel and slice cucumbers, place in a colander. Salt the cucumbers to remove excess moisture. Let stand 30 minutes to drain. Rinse with cold water. Blot dry with paper towels. Add to onions. Mix together the sour cream, Miracle Whip or salad dressing and sugar. Pour over the cucumbers and onions. Season to taste. Chill 1 hour, enjoy.

Green Bean Salad

QuiltersRecipes — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:31:00 GMT

Submitted by Connie Gaul, Wheaton, IL

1 lb. fresh, frozen, or canned green beans
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground pepper
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp. leaf oregano

If using fresh green beans, cook until still crisp. Combine all ingredients in bowl and marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight before serving.