Ingredients

  • 3 lbs green beans, trimmed
  • 1 bunch scallion, minced (green onions)
  • 1 (1/2 ounce) package fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pepper, Freshly ground

Method

  • Heat a large pot of water to boiling.
  • Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender.
  • Drain immediately, then immerse in a large bowl of ice water to prevent further cooking and to retain the bright green color.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: place the scallions, dill, parsley, walnuts, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor fitted with the steel blade; process until smooth.
  • With the machine running, pour the olive oil in a t hin, steady stream through the feed tube to make a thick green sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain the beans and dry wit h a towel.
  • Toss the beans with the dressing.
  • Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.