Green Bean and Lettuce Salad with Dried Fruits
What Started it all:
Green bean, Lettuce, dried fruits (raisins, apricots), skillet
<strong>Prepare the Green Beans:</strong> Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
Ingredients
- 400g green beans
- 1 head of lettuce
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins, apricots)
- Skillet
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Beans: Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Lettuce: Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Prepare the Dried Fruits: Chop the apricots into small pieces if they are not already bite-sized.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the dried fruits for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them with the dried fruits for another 2 minutes.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the green bean and dried fruit mixture to the bowl of lettuce. Gently toss everything together to combine.
- Serve: Plate the salad and serve immediately as a refreshing and flavorful side dish.