Green Bean and Pesto Salad

Green Bean and Pesto Salad

Ingredients

400g McCain Frozen Cut Green Beans

250g Cooked Pasta (Penne, Fusilli, Or Your Choice)

1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

1/4 Cup Sliced Black Olives

1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

2 Tablespoons Pesto Sauce

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Salt And Pepper To Taste

Fresh Basil Leaves (For Garnish)

Directions

Total Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: 4

  1. Steam the McCain Frozen Cut Green Beans according to the package instructions until tender.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, steamed green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and green bean mixture, tossing everything together until well coated.
  5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
  6. Serve the green bean and pesto pasta salad chilled as a refreshing casual dining option.

Photo & Recipe: @Apriena (on Instagram) [CREDIT] 

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