French Bean Pasta Salad

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Serves 10-12

Ingredients:

• 450g bag of farfalle pasta
• 1/2 pound French beans cut in half lengthwise (I used scissors!)
• 1 tbs. fresh thyme, chopped
• Zest from one large lemon, divided
• 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
• 2 tbs. white wine vinegar
• 1 tbs. minced green onions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Some whole or chopped pistachios nuts, for garnish

Directions:
Cook pasta according to the package directions. Add the cut French beans to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of the cooking time. When ready drain and rinse the pasta and beans with cold water and drain well.

Place the drained pasta and beans in a large serving bowl. Add the chopped thyme and 1 tbs. of lemon zest to the bowl and toss.

Whisk together the chopped pistachios, white wine vinegar, chopped green onions, garlic, salt, pepper and 2 tsp. lemon zest in a small bowl. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk until blended.

Pour over the pasta and toss until coated well. Top with some chopped or whole pistachios and serve at room temperature.