Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Pesto Dressing

Name: Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Pesto Dressing Recipe
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb. asparagus trimmed; 1 lb. fresh green beans trimmed; 1/2 c. fresh basil; 1/2 c. fresh Italian parsley; zest and juice of one lemon; 1/3 c. olive oil; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus, trimmed1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed1/2 c. fresh basil1/2 c. fresh Italian parsleyzest and juice of one lemon1/3 c. olive oil1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Steam the green beans for about 4 minutes. Add the asparagus and continue to steam for another minute or two, then blanch in cold water until cooled. In a blender, blend the basil, parsley, lemon zest and juice, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Toss the vegetables with the dressing and serve. Makes 8 side dish servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user POSALMON.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 128.4
Total Fat: 10.1 g
Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
Sodium: 65.3 mg
Total Carbs: 8.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
Protein: 4.0 g

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