Asparagus, bean and pine nut salad

Just four ingredients is what it takes to create this fast and fresh salad with asparagus and green beans.

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 125g green beans, trimmed
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 1/4 cup French dressing

Energy 524kJ	Fat saturated 0.80g
Fat Total 10.90g	Carbohydrate sugars g
Carbohydrate Total 2.60g	Dietary Fibre 2.20g
Protein 3.30g	Cholesterol mg
Sodium 271.00mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Place pine nuts on a baking tray. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden.

2. Step 2

   Meanwhile, cook beans and asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes or until just tender. Drain. Refresh under cold water.

3. Step 3

   Place pine nuts, beans and asparagus in a large bowl. Add dressing. Toss to combine. Serve.

Variation: You could use flaked almonds instead of pine nuts.

Serve with grilled chicken, trout or tuna.