Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Green Bean Salad with Red Onion & Salsa Dressing


Adapted from Mexican Everyday by Rick Bayless

Makes 6 servings



INGREDIENTS

1 pound green beans, trimmed

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons bottled salsa, preferably green tomatillo salsa

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

3 sprigs cilantro, plus more for garnish

¼ teaspoon kosher salt



DIRECTIONS

1. Steam the green beans until tender-crunchy, about 3 minutes. Allow them to cool then toss with the red onion in a large bowl.

2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a blender or mini food processor. Process until smooth.

3. Toss the dressing with the green beans and red onion.

4. Garnish with some cilantro leaves.



Per Serving: Calories 90; Fat 7 g; Sat Fat 1 g; Protein 1 g; Carbs 7 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 140 mg.

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