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    Home » Type » Salads » Leafy Green Salads

    Spring Mix and Roasted Green Bean Salad with Creamy Maple-Miso Dressing

    Published: Mar 4, 2016 · Modified: Feb 17, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

    Spring Mix and Roasted Green Bean Salad with Creamy Maple-Miso Dressing is packed with flavor and nutrition for a delicious lunch or side salad.

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    When Mike and I have houseguests, there are two things I try to do when meal planning. The first is ask about their favorite foods or flavors and integrate them into the meals I make. And the second is share my salad-a-day habit with them by making a gorgeous gigantic salad for lunches. The trick is to make salad so interesting that no one can resist it.

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    One of my go-to veggies is green beans (there is always a bag of them stashed in my crisper), and my favorite way to prepare them is roasted; they take on a sweet, nutty flavor that’s completely addictive. Mind-blowing. (Really…if you’ve never tried roasted green beans give them a go!) They’re the star of this salad, and if you want to kick it up even more, roast a chopped onion along with the beans (it’s ok if the onion – and the green beans, for that matter – get very dark in spots; caramelization is flavor!).

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    And then just a couple other things go into the salad; toasted coconut chips for subtle sweetness and roasted sunflower seeds for nutty crunch. And this dressing! Oh boy, talk about addictive. It’s really something special; it’s a little sweet, a little savory, creamy, and well-balanced. Miso and tamari sauce are the key to umami flavor here.

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    Spring Mix and Roasted Green Bean Salad with Creamy Maple-Miso Dressing
    Prep time:  10 mins
    Cook time:  20 mins
    Total time:  30 mins
    Yield: 2 lunch-sized servings or 4 side dish servings
     
    Spring Mix and Roasted Green Bean Salad with Creamy Maple-Miso Dressing is packed with flavor and nutrition for a delicious lunch or side salad.
    Ingredients
    Salad:
    • 2 cups (250 g) green beans, ends trimmed
    • 1½ tablespoons avocado oil
    • 1 pinch salt and black pepper
    • 5 oz (142 g) spring mix
    • 2 tablespoons toasted coconut chips (look for the kind without added sugar)
    • 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds
    • 1 large scallion, green and white parts, thinly sliced
    Dressing:
    • 4 tablespoons tahini
    • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons light miso paste
    • 1 tablespoon tamari sauce or coconut aminos
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed or grated
    • 2 teaspoons fresh-grated ginger
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 4 to 6 tablespoons water
    Instructions
    1. To roast the green beans, preheat the oven to 425F. Toss the green beans, oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper together. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast until golden in places, about 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
    2. While the green beans roast, make the dressing. To do so, whisk together all ingredients except the water; gradually add the water a little at a time while whisking until it reaches your desired consistency and salt level (the water is here not only to achieve the right consistency, but also to make the dressing not too salty).
    3. When the green beans are done roasting, assemble the salad. Spread the spring mix out on a serving platter and top with the roasted green beans and all remaining ingredients. Serve along with the dressing for drizzling on top.
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    1. Nutmeg Nanny says

      March 06, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      I LOVE big salads for meals. When I used to nanny for Zoe at least once a week we would make big salads topped with all. the. things. I love the idea of putting roasted green beans over lettuce. I'm a huge green bean lover too :)

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    2. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

      March 05, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Wow, that is a gorgeous salad!! I love roasted veggies mixed with fresh crisp greens in salads too - provides such a great contrast of textures. This looks terrific!

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    3. dirtgirl says

      March 05, 2016 at 12:43 am

      Faith, you must have read my mind! We have been inundated with green beans this year and I am constantly looking for new recipes to utilise them in. I too have never roasted beans, just about every other veg ever created, but not beans! . Freezer full of beans I have frozen, but my crazy bean plants just keep on producing, probably due to our whacky weather, now officially Autumn here, but hitting over 30C every day without fail.
      Shall be giving this recipe a whirl in the coming days. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Joanne says

      March 04, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      Can you come over and PLEASE force me to eat a salad a day?! I need the inspiration and this is definitely helping. THAT DRESSING. Sounds drinkable.

      Reply
    5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      March 04, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Beautiful salad, Faith! I love the roasted green beans!

      Reply
    6. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

      March 04, 2016 at 3:01 pm

      Soooo pretty! My husband is all about the green beans, too - he'd love this!

      Reply
    7. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      March 04, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      A gorgeous, gigantic salad for lunch? I am booking a room at YOUR b&b!

      Reply
    8. Kevin | Keviniscooking says

      March 04, 2016 at 11:57 am

      I love to make salads that are meals. I have never roasted green beans. Never even thought of it. Great twist for them and this maple miso dressing sounds wonderful with tahini. Man this is a good one, have a great weekend Faith.

      Reply
    9. Alisa Fleming says

      March 04, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Maple-miso is actually one of my favorite dressings! I've not yet tried it with tahini though - that must add quite a pungent flavor.

      Reply
      • Faith says

        March 04, 2016 at 12:02 pm

        Alisa, The tahini adds great complexity and depth of flavor, plus creamy texture. So yummy!

        Reply
    10. Marye says

      March 04, 2016 at 9:53 am

      This salad is gorgeous! I love the dressing!

      Reply
    11. Rosa says

      March 04, 2016 at 4:50 am

      A beautiful salad. I'm ready for spring food!!!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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