- 1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
 - 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
 - 1/4 cup sour cream
 - 1 1/2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
 - 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
 
Cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and  immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.  When beans are cool, drain in a colander and pat dry.
Purée parsley, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, lemon  juice, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.  Transfer to a bowl and toss with beans.
Adapted from epicurious.com
 
