Melange Of Asparagus, Peas, And Green Beans

• 1 cup string beans, trimmed
• 1cup snap peas
• 1 cup sugar peas
• 1 cup butter beans cooked (or 1 jar)
• 1 bunch thin aspargus, cut into 1 inch segments (tough end discarded)
• 1 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbs lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• cherry tomatoes (optional)
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Bunch of red radishes, sliced on mandolin

1. Individually blanch each bean and the asparagus. Refresh under cold water after each blanching. Open the jar of butter beans.
2. In a blender add olive oil, a small handful of each of the beans, garlic cloves and lemon juice. Blend until smooth
3. To the rest of the beans and asparagus add the blender dressing and toss to coat them with the dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add the basil and the mint and toss.
5. Serve hot or cold. Makes a great starter.

string beans, peas, sugar peas, butter beans, thin aspargus, fresh mint, fresh basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cherry tomatoes, salt, freshly ground black pepper, red radishes

Taken from food52.com/recipes/1718-melange-of-asparagus-peas-and-green-beans (may not work)