Snap Pea and Green Bean Salad with Arugula Pesto

Ready in : 45 mins

If you want to add more gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and primal recipes to your recipe box, Snap Pean and Green Bean Salad with Arugula Pesto might be a recipe you should try. This side dish has 314 calories, 12g of protein, and 22g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. For $2.22 per serving, this recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. This recipe is liked by 127 foodies and cooks. Head to the store and pick up wax beans, basil leaves, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Pink When. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 96%, which is amazing.

Diets

GLUTEN FREE

LACTO OVO VEGETARIAN

PRIMAL

Ingredients

roasted almonds

1 cup

almonds

1 tablespoon

baby arugula

2 cups

basil leaves

4

cilantro

0.5 cup

extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup

garlic

3 cloves

micro greens

1 cup

lemon zest

1

pistachios

0.5 cup

salt and pepper

6 servings

snap peas

1 pound

wax beans

1 pound

yogurt

0.5 cup

Cooking in Steps

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.While your water is coming to a boil, prepare your arugula pesto and cilantro cream drizzle.In the bowl of your food processor, add the almonds, pistachios, garlic, lemon zest, baby arugula and basil leaves. Pulse 8-9 times until completely broken up. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the pesto just comes together. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and transfer to a large bowl.In the same food processor bowl (wipe clean if you wish), combine the yogurt and cilantro. Pulse until the two ingredients come together. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and set aside.Have an ice bath ready.

salt and pepper

baby arugula

fresh basil

lemon zest

pistachio nuts

olive oil

cilantro

almonds

arugula

garlic

yogurt

cream

pesto

water

ice

food processor

bowl

pot
2
Add the snap peas and beans to the boiling water and blanch for about 1 minute and 30 seconds.

sugar snap peas

beans

water
3
Drain and transfer immediately to the ice bath to cool down.

ice
4
Drain again once the veggies are cool, and pat them dry.
5
Add the veggies to the bowl with the pesto and toss to coat.

pesto

bowl
6
Pour the veggies onto a large platter and drizzle with the cilantro cream. Top with micro greens and sliced almonds. Enjoy immediately or place in the refrigerator to chill.

sliced almonds

cilantro

greens

cream