Green Bean Salad with Red Onion & Salsa Dressing

Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons bottled salsa, preferably green tomatillo salsa
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3 sprigs cilantro, plus more for garnish
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

DIRECTIONS
1. Steam the green beans until tender-crunchy, about 3 minutes. Allow them to cool then toss with the red onion in a large bowl.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a blender or mini food processor. Process until smooth.
3. Toss the dressing with the green beans and red onion.
4. Garnish with some cilantro leaves.

Per Serving: Calories 90; Fat 7 g; Sat Fat 1 g; Protein 1 g; Carbs 7 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 140 mg.

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