Green Bean and Radish Salad

Submitted by Janice

"This speedy dish isn't your typical salad. Made with crunchy green beans, creamy avocado and zingy radishes tossed in an Asian-inspired dressing, it's the kind of side that steals the show! This recipe is from Canadian Living magazine."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 5 cups green beans, trimmed
• 1 cup shelled fresh peas or 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons sodium-reduced soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

directions

1. In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook green beans until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
2. Add peas during last 2 minutes of cooking.
3. Drain green beans and peas. Place in a bowl of ice water. Chill for 10 minutes. Drain again and pat dry.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, mustard and ginger.
5. In a serving bowl, combine green beans, peas, radishes and avocado.
6. Drizzle with dressing, tossing to coat.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.