Asparagus And Green Beans With Tarragon Lemon Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. of fresh asparagus

1 lb. of fresh green beans

1 cup mayonnaise

1 small shallot finely chopped

1 lemon (zest and juice)

2 Tbs. fresh tarragon

2 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Black pepper to taste

Preparation

In large skillet cook asparagus spears and green beans in 1 inch of salted boiling water, covered, 3 or 4 minutes. Drain and cool the vegetables and arrange them on a serving plate. Combine dip ingredients in a small bowl and garnish with sprigs of parsley and tarragon and set alongside vegetables on the serving dish.