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Two Bean Italian Summer Salad

Two Bean Italian Summer Salad
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best String Bean Salad
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    ColleenT's Notes: This is an easily adaptable recipe that my mother and I make when we're together (and apart) and all summer long. It is best when tomatoes and beans are in their peak season. You can put diffent...

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Serves 6-8

  1. Chop tomato into large, bit-sized pieces and let them drain in a colander while you prep the rest of the ingredients.

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  2. Blanch trimmed beans in boiling water until they are a brilliant green color (about 2-3 min). Remove and plunge into ice water bath, drain.

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  3. In a large bowl, combine beans, tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients (except salt). Mix and let salad cool for about 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator before serving. Add salt to taste right before serving.Enjoy!

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1 Comment on Two Bean Italian Summer Salad

Dsc_0382 Reply

This sounds terrific. I'll make it this weekend if the beans are available at my farmstand. I had some early ones from a greenhouse a couple of weeks ago!

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