Warm Asparagus and Bean Salad

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Warm Asparagus and Bean Salad

 

 

8 tsp olive oil

1 cup fresh GF breadcrumbs

2 garlic cloves

2 tsp finely grated lemon rind

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

300 g (10 1/2 oz) green beans, trimmed

4 tsp extra virgin olive oil

4 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

 

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Add breadcrumbs and stir over

medium heat for about 7 minutes, or until golden.

 

2. Add whole garlic cloves and lemon rind, and stir for 1 minute,

until the breadcrumbs are crisp and golden brown. Transfer to a bowl.

 

3. Place asparagus and beans into a large heatproof bowl, and cover

with boiling water. Stand for 5 minutes, then drain well.

 

4. Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, juice and mustard. Pour

over the vegetables, season and toss to combine.

 

5. Arrange on a serving platter, and sprinkle with the crumb mixture.

Serve immediately.

 

 

Serves 6.