Herbed Bean Salad

Name: Herbed Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1½ pounds tender green beans; 1½ pounds tender wax beans; 2 tablespoons shallots; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 to taste salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; ½ cup fresh basil leaves

A fresh and vibrant salad combining tender green and wax beans, tossed with shallots, olive oil, and fresh basil in a light vinaigrette dressing.

6 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1½ pounds tender green beans
•1½ pounds tender wax beans
•2 tablespoons shallots
•¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
•1 to taste salt and pepper
•2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
•½ cup fresh basil leaves

Cooking Instructions

1.
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and pat dry. Place in a large bowl.
10 min
2.
2. Toss with the shallots and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
2 min
3.
3. Just before serving, toss beans with the vinegar. Toss with the basil. Serve.
3 min