Green Bean Pear Salad Almonds Recipe

Green Bean Pear Salad Almonds Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 carrot, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 2 ripe pears, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 4 to 6 cups mixed salad greens

Method

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the oil, vinegar, almond butter, soy sauce, agave nectar, ginger and cayenne
2. Process to blend
3. Set aside
4. In a saucepan of boiling water, immerse the green beans and carrot and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes
5. Drain and transfer to a large bowl
6. Add the onion, pears, almonds and raisins
7. Add the dressing and toss gently to combine
8. Line a serving platter or individual plates with the salad greens, spoon the salad mixture on top and serve

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