Ensalada Caesar de Ejotes (Green Bean Salad)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    226 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Ensalada Caesar de Ejotes (Green Bean Salad)

Caesar Green Bean Salad is a twist of the classic Caesar salad. Works perfectly for weeknight dinners as well as a simple no-fuss holiday side dish that will surely impress your guests.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 3 anchovy fillets minced to paste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1½ lbs fresh green beans ends trimmed
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler

To make the croutons

  • 3 oz baguette cut into 1/2 inch squares
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
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Instructions

Dressing & Green Beans

  1. In a small bowl, add the lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic, anchovies, salt & peppered whisk until combined. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified; set aside.
  2. Boil the green beans in a large pot for about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the beans and spread in even layer on top of a dish towel. Cool completely.

Make the croutons

  1. In a large bowl, toss the baguette, oil & pepper until the all pieces are coated with oil.
  2. Transfer the croutons to a 12 inch nonstick skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy. About 5 minutes.
  3. Reserve the bowl to use in next step.
  4. Add the green beans, parmesan & croutons to the reserved bowl and toss with the dressing until combined. Season with salt & pepper if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 279mg (12%) Potassium 280mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Potassium 280mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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