Green Bean Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette

Name: Green Bean Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 326 grams apricot-pineapple nectar; 6 servings Available at cheese shops, some Italian markets and some specialty foods stores; 28 grams 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (about; 43 grams ricotta salata* or feta cheese, crumbled; 567 grams slender green beans, trimmed; 142 grams package mixed baby greens; 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, thinly sliced lengthwise; 3 Tbsps chopped unsalted dry roasted pistachios; 59 milliliters rice vinegar

Green Bean Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 218 calories, 11g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 6. Not Head to the store and pick up apricot-pineapple nectar, feta cheese, apricots, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Boil nectar in medium saucepan until reduced to scant * cup, about 5 minutes.

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Nectar

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Mix in vinegar and apricots.

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Apricot

Vinegar

Let stand until apricots soften, about 15 minutes. Puree mixture in blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool.

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Salt And Pepper

Apricot

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Blender

Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

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Green Beans

Water

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Drain. Cool in large bowl of ice water.

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Drain again. Pat beans dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap green beans in paper towels. Cover vinaigrette and green beans separately and refrigerate.)

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Vinaigrette

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Wrap

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Place beans in large bowl.

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Add 6 tablespoons vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. In another large bowl, toss mixed greens with enough remaining vinaigrette to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Mixed Greens