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.
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
- ⅓ 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
- ⅛ 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
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