ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Salt
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed of stems
3/4 pound regular or pencil asparagus, trimmed of rough ends, a small bundle
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup basil, 12 leaves, a couple of handfuls
1 small clove garlic, cracked from skin
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, a generous handful
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper
2 plum tomatoes, seeded then thinly sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Bring 1-inch of water to a boil, add salt then green beans, cover and cook 2 minutes, then add asparagus and cook 3 minutes more. If using pencil asparagus, blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain well and cold shock vegetables in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain the vegetables on clean kitchen towels to dry completely. Thinly slice the green beans lengthwise on an angle; pile them together and run your knife through them cutting them into 2-inch pieces. Halve the asparagus lengthwise if thicker, leave in spindles if thin, then cut the spears into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Combine the beans, asparagus, 1/2 cup of parsley and onion in a shallow bowl.
  • Combine the lemon zest and juice, remaining 1/2 cup of parsley and herbs in a food processor with cheese. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper and pour over the salad. Season the sliced tomatoes with salt and garnish salad with them.

Solane Coye
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties.


Toyin Loveth
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This is a great salad to make for a healthy lunch or dinner. It's light and flavorful, and it's packed with nutrients.


ALL IS IN THE FUNNY
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I made this salad for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


kitendo gwiyo
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This is a great salad for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Saba Hashmi
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I love the colors in this salad. The green of the asparagus and the beans, and the red of the tomatoes, make it so visually appealing.


Jamie Lee September
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients, and it's really delicious.


Samara MW
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was perfect. It's easy to transport, and it held up well in the heat.


Kyra Clarke
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. I usually have some leftover from dinner, and this is a great way to use them up.


Diribi Tafese
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so good, it really brings out the flavor of the vegetables.


Lindsay Chavez
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This salad is so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even a snack. It's always a hit.


Md Jonaid Sikder
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.


Ted Martin
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. I usually make it the night before a party or potluck, and it always tastes even better the next day.


Milon Sk
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted vegetables are so flavorful, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Shuvo ShuvoAhmed
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of asparagus and green beans, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.