Vegetarians recipes |
Bean Salad With Fresh Herbs |
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| 1/2 pound string beans 1 can navy beans - (20 oz) -- drained, rinsed (or 2 1/2 cups cooked - abt 1 cup raw) 1 medium Kirby cucumber -- thinly sliced 1 small red bell pepper -- finely diced 2 tablespoons olive oil Juice of l/2 lemon -- or more to taste 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or scallion Salt -- to taste Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste Dark green lettuce leaves Cherry tomatoes -- halved |
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Trim the tips from string beans and snap them in half; steam until tender-crisp, then rinse under cool water. Combine with remaining ingredients, except the last two, and toss gently. |
