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Pesto Green Bean Salad




Source of Recipe


Provided by Better Homes and Gardens


List of Ingredients




2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt


Recipe



1 Boil beans in salted water, just until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water.
2 Puree basil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic and pepper in blender. Toss with beans and onion in bowl. Arrange on platter; top with almonds. Makes 8 side-dish servings.