Ensalada Caesar de Ejotes (Green Bean Salad)
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Ensalada Caesar de Ejotes (Green Bean Salad)
Description
Ensalada Caesar de Ejotes highlights fresh green beans blanched until tender-crisp and then cooled. The dressing combines lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, anchovy paste, kosher salt, and black pepper, whipped together and emulsified with olive oil for a creamy texture. This dressing brings savory, tangy, and slightly pungent notes characteristic of classic Caesar flavors.
Homemade croutons made from baguette cubes are cooked in olive oil and black pepper until golden and crunchy, adding a contrast to the crisp beans. Shaved Parmesan cheese further enriches the salad with a salty and nutty finish. Tossing the beans, croutons, and cheese with the dressing ensures an even coating without wilting the greens.
This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a suitable side dish to grilled or roasted proteins, or a light lunch. The combination of textures and balanced dressing shows attention to both flavor and mouthfeel, making it a distinctive take on Caesar salad.
Ingredients
- 1 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 large garlic minced, cloves
- 3 anchovy fillet minced to paste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1½ lbs Green bean ends trimmed, fresh
- 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 black pepper ground
Instructions
Dressing & Green Beans
- 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.
- 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
- In a large bowl, toss the baguette, oil & pepper until the all pieces are coated with oil.
- 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.
- Reserve the bowl to use in next step.
- 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: 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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