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Island Salad With Shallot-Soy Vinaigrette
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients:
1/4 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 large shallot, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 lb french haricots vert or 1/4 lb thin green beans
1/2 lb mesclun
1/2 hass avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 mango, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
Directions:
1. In a blender, combine the onion with the vinegar, shallot, soy sauce and ginger and puree.
2. Add the oil and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl, add the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook the haricots verts in boiling salted water until barely tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Drain and rinse under cold water.
5. In a large bowl, toss the mesclun with the avocado, mango, bell pepper, cucumber, haricots verts and the dressing.
6. Mound the salad on plates and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com