Warm asparagus & bean salad

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (day old bread)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 300g green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Method

1

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Add breadcrumbs and stir over medium heat for about 7 mins or until golden. Add whole garlic cloves and lemon rind and stir for 1 min until the breadcrumbs are crisp and golden brown. Transfer to a bowl.

2

Place asparagus and beans into a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Stand for 5 mins then drain well.

3

Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, juice and mustard. Pour over the vegetables, season and toss to combine. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with the crumb mixture. Serve immediately.

Source: taste.com.au