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Christmas Citrus Green Bean Salad.

Christmas Citrus Green Bean Salad

A refreshing Christmas Citrus Green Bean Salad with blanched green beans, oranges, pomegranate, goat cheese, and almonds, topped with a maple vinaigrette.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • strainer
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Fresh Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 4 cups baby arugula greens
  • 2 count navel or cara cara oranges, segmented
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils
  • cup whole almonds, chopped roasted/salted is your preference!
  • 2 to 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • kosher salt and pepper

Maple Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start by blanching the green beans. Prepare an ice bath - fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Use a strainer to immediately transfer the beans to the ice bath. Let them chill in the bath for 5 minutes. Pat the beans dry with a paper towel. Cut them in half or in thirds.
  • Place the beans and arugula in a large bowl and give them a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Top with the oranges, pomegranates, goat cheese and almonds. Drizzle the dressing on and toss well. Serve immediately!
  • Whisk together the vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, nutmeg, pepper flakes and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stream in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
  • This stays great in the fridge for a few days - just shake or whisk before using.

Notes

A chilled salad that is perfect for Christmas gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas, citrus, green beans, maple vinaigrette, pomegranate, salad
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