Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Pesto Dressing

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • 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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Introduction

I saw this on 30 Minute Meals and thought it sounded like a great alternative to regular salads. I saw this on 30 Minute Meals and thought it sounded like a great alternative to regular salads.
Number of Servings: 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

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.