Bean and Carrot Salad Recipe

Bean and Carrot Salad Recipe

  • 1/2 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 cups fresh-cut green beans
  • 1/4 cup chopped radishes
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • DRESSING:
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
  1. In a small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes. Add the beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; chill in ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add radishes and onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and cumin. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.