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Green Bean Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette Recipe

Green Bean Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 11 1/2-oz can apricot-pineapple nectar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (about 1 oz)
1 1/4 lb slender green beans, trimmed
1 5-oz package mixed baby greens
1 papaya, peeled, seeded , thinly sliced lengthwise
3 tbsp chopped unsalted dry roasted pistachios
1 1/2 oz ricotta salata * or feta cheese, crumbled
available at cheese shops, some italian markets and some specialty foods stores.

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	70.32 Kcal (294 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.03g	5%
Sodium	263.65mg	11%
Potassium	141.27mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.64g	3%
Sugars	5.69g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	7%
Protein	2.84g	6%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	30%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	19.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48.14 Kcal (202 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.07g	5%
Sodium	180.49mg	11%
Potassium	96.71mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.92g	3%
Sugars	3.9g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	7%
Protein	1.95g	6%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	30%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	13.6mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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