Green Bean, Spinach, and Beet Salad

Green Bean, Spinach, and Beet Salad
Green Bean, Spinach, and Beet Salad
Ensalada de Ejote, Espinaca, y Betabel The green beans and the poblano chiles in the salad dressing may be the only ingredients that are indigenous to Mexico, but the colorful combination of vegetables, with their contrasting textures, results in a fitting accompaniment to any Mexican dinner.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Mexican Salad Fruit Juice Blender Side Roast Vegetarian Orange Green Bean Spinach Hot Pepper Beet Radish Fall Healthy Vegan Bon Appétit
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 2 fresh poblano chiles
  • 2 small beets
  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small white onion, sliced paper-thin
  • 5 large radishes, sliced paper-thin
  • Carbohydrate 15 g(5%)
  • Fat 9 g(14%)
  • Fiber 4 g(17%)
  • Protein 3 g(6%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(7%)
  • Sodium 32 mg(1%)
  • Calories 145

PreparationFor dressing: Char chiles directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop chiles. Combine chiles, orange juice, oil, vinegar, and garlic in blender. Blend until mixture is smooth and thick. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; chill until dressing is cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. For salad: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet tightly in foil; place directly on oven rack. Roast beets until tender when pierced with knife, about 50 minutes. Unwrap beets and cool completely, then peel. Coarsely grate beets into medium bowl. Toss with lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again and pat dry. Toss green beans, spinach, onion, and radishes in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among plates; top with beets.

PreparationFor dressing: Char chiles directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop chiles. Combine chiles, orange juice, oil, vinegar, and garlic in blender. Blend until mixture is smooth and thick. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Cover; chill until dressing is cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. For salad: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet tightly in foil; place directly on oven rack. Roast beets until tender when pierced with knife, about 50 minutes. Unwrap beets and cool completely, then peel. Coarsely grate beets into medium bowl. Toss with lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again and pat dry. Toss green beans, spinach, onion, and radishes in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among plates; top with beets.

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