Green Broad Bean Salad

Photo: flickr user Ewan-M

Ingredients

1 pound broad green beans trimmed

1/2 teaspoon salt divided

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 cup thinly-sliced fennel

1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

In saucepan place beans in 4 cups of boiling salted water; boil 4 to 6 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Meanwhile mash garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add oil and vinegar; whisk to combine.

Combine cooked beans, garlic mixture, fennel, olives, remaining salt, and pepper; toss. Chill well before serving.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Comments: Great with grilled leg of lamb or lamb chops seasoned with oregano and garlic.

8.0 servings

Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 3:47am

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