A tangy, refreshing twist on a classic bean salad.
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved (about 2 cups) 7 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 bunch radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 10)
Steam peas over 2 inches of boiling water, stirring once, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towel. Steam wax beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheet. Refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.
Whisk lime juice, oil, cilantro, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add radishes, peas and beans; toss to coat. Serve chilled.
Makes 4 1 cup servings
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis Per serving
Calories 108
Carbohydrate Servings 1/2
Carbohydrates 4 g
Protein 2 g
Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sodium 162 mg
Potassium 124 mg
Exchanges 2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat (mono)
-- Edited by Colette at 09:20, 2008-08-23
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