Green Bean and Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans , trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil , Optional
• 1 pound fresh asparagus , trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil , Optional
• 0.5 reds onion , chopped
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh parsley
• kosher salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   Toss green bean pieces and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl until the green beans are evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Roast green beans in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Toss asparagus pieces and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl until the asparagus is evenly coated; spread onto the baking sheet with the partially roasted green beans.

5. 5

   Continue roasting the green bean and asparagus mixture until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

6. 6

   Toss the roasted green beans and asparagus with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to taste, if desired.