Green Bean Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Health score
27%
Green Bean Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
45 min.
6
254kcal

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Discover a vibrant and delicious way to enjoy your meals with this Green Bean Salad featuring a delightful Apricot Vinaigrette. Perfect as a refreshing side dish, this gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine the crispness of slender green beans, perfectly blanched to retain their vibrant color and nutritious qualities, paired with the sweetness of dried apricots and the creaminess of ricotta salata or feta cheese.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the apricot-pineapple nectar vinaigrette, which adds a unique twist and a burst of fruity flavor to every bite. As you bring together the mixed baby greens and the thinly sliced papaya, this salad transforms into a beautiful presentation suitable for any table setting. Not to mention, the sprinkle of unsalted dry roasted pistachios not only adds a delightful crunch but enhances the dish's nutritional profile.

Designed to serve six people, this salad is a fantastic option for gatherings or family dinners. With just 45 minutes of prep time, you can easily impress your guests with a dish that looks as good as it tastes. The vibrant colors and blend of flavors make it an eye-catching addition to your meal. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely lunch or a festive dinner, this Green Bean Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 11.5 ounce all-natural apricot nectar canned
  • servings cheese italian
  • ounce apricot dried chopped
  • 1.5 ounces pecorino crumbled
  • 1.3 pounds green beans trimmed
  • ounce the salad mixed
  •  papaya peeled seeded thinly sliced lengthwise
  • tablespoons pistachios unsalted dry chopped
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Boil nectar in medium saucepan until reduced to scant * cup, about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix in vinegar and apricots.
  3. Let stand until apricots soften, about 15 minutes. Puree mixture in blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool.
  4. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Drain. Cool in large bowl of ice water.
  6. 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.)
  7. Place beans in large bowl.
  8. 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.
  9. Mound mixed greens in center of 6 plates. Surround with papaya slices. Arrange beans atop mixed greens.
  10. Sprinkle with pistachios and ricotta salata.
  11. Per serving: calories, 132; total fat, 4 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 6 mg.
  12. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories254kcal
Protein16.64%
Fat45.52%
Carbs37.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.36
Glycemic Load
5.81
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
18.143478310626%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.27mg
Catechin
0.13mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.43mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
2.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:254.4kcal
12.72%
Fat:13.45g
20.69%
Saturated Fat:6.67g
41.66%
Carbohydrates:25.15g
8.38%
Net Carbohydrates:20.95g
7.62%
Sugar:16.93g
18.81%
Cholesterol:33.61mg
11.2%
Sodium:223.09mg
9.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.06g
22.13%
Vitamin C:64.26mg
77.89%
Vitamin A:2634.8IU
52.7%
Vitamin K:43.55µg
41.47%
Calcium:288.09mg
28.81%
Phosphorus:223.66mg
22.37%
Folate:68.75µg
17.19%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.09%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.91%
Fiber:4.2g
16.79%
Selenium:10.9µg
15.58%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.29%
Potassium:492.65mg
14.08%
Magnesium:54.62mg
13.65%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.45%
Zinc:1.62mg
10.79%
Copper:0.19mg
9.36%
Iron:1.65mg
9.19%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.57%
Vitamin B3:1.28mg
6.4%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.73%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.7%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.29%
Source:Epicurious