Green Bean, Watercress And Almond Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 None bunch watercress, leaves picked
1/2 cup parsley leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
1/2 tsp sugar
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Cook the beans in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 5 mins, until just tender. Drain and plunge into iced water. Drain again.
Combine the beans, watercress and parsley in a large serving bowl. Combine the oil, lemon juice, mustard, and sugar in a small bowl and whisk until the sugar dissolves. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Season to taste and top with almonds to serve.