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Asparagus

MELANGE OF ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND GREEN BEANS

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November 14, 2009
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars /
2 Ratings4.5 total ratings /
  • Serves 6
Author Notes

This salad is one of my favorite all time salads...I love it hot or cold. I sometimes make a meal out of it. All the peas, beans and the asparagus are garden fresh and very crispy. (except the jar of butter beans) . The fresh mint and basil really make the flavors sparkle! I sometimes throw on a few cherry tomatoes cut in half for extra color and acid. —dymnyno

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 cup string beans, trimmed
  • 1cup snap peas
  • 1 cup sugar peas
  • 1 cup butter beans cooked (or 1 jar)
  • 1 bunch thin aspargus, cut into 1 inch segments (tough end discarded)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Bunch of red radishes, sliced on mandolin
Directions
  1. Individually blanch each bean and the asparagus. Refresh under cold water after each blanching. Open the jar of butter beans.
  2. In a blender add olive oil, a small handful of each of the beans, garlic cloves and lemon juice. Blend until smooth
  3. To the rest of the beans and asparagus add the blender dressing and toss to coat them with the dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add the basil and the mint and toss.
  5. Serve hot or cold. Makes a great starter.

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1 Review

Fran M. March 23, 2011
I will be trying this tonight. can't wait.
 

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