|
GREEN BEAN, SPINACH & BEET SALAD
ENSALADA DE EJOTE ESPINCA Y BETABEL
2 fresh poblano chiles
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves
2 small beets
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
3 cups baby spinach leaves
1 small white onion, sliced paper-thin
5 large radishes, sliced paper-thin
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.
Combine chiles, orange juice, oil, vinegar, and garlic in blender, blend until smooth and thick, season dressing to taste with salt and pepper, cover and chill until cold (at least 1 hour and up to 1 day).
Preheat oven to 400°F, wrap each beet tightly in foil, place directly on oven rack and roast beets until tender. 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, drain, transfer to a 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, taste and adjust salt and pepper. Divide salad among plates; top with beets. Makes 6 servings |
