Energizing Edamame Bread Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 6 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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What a light joyful eating experience. I truly enjoyed this recipe from BHG, Nothing here that is not healthy and rich-tasting. I hope you will try it. Ingredients:
3/4 cup feta cheese |
1/2 cup greek yogurt or plain low-fat yogurt |
2 tbsp. snipped fresh basil |
1 small clove garlic, minced |
2 12-oz. pkgs. frozen soybeans (edamame) |
1-1/2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed |
1 recipe balsamic dressing, below |
2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, halved |
12 slices crusty country bread, toasted |
fresh basil leaves |
Directions:
1. In bowl combine feta cheese and yogurt. Using fork mash into paste.
2. Add basil and garlic, mash to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, up to 8 hours.
3. In saucepan bring 8 cups lightly salted water to boiling. Add soybeans and green beans; return to boiling. Reduce heat and cook, covered, 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool. Prepare Balsamic Dressing.
4. Add tomatoes to bean mixture. Drizzle 1/2 of dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 8 hours.
5. Toss before serving.
6. Spread feta mixture on bread slices; place slice on serving plate; mound bean mixture on top.
7. Drizzle remaining dressing; sprinkle basil.
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9. Balsamic Dressing:
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11. In blender combine 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves; blend until smooth.
12. Add 2 tablespoons whipping cream and blend to mix.
13. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14. That's It!
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