Mixed Summer Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 8 leaves red-leaf lettuce
• Chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, basil, or parsley (optional)
• Red-wine vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 pound mixed fresh beans, such as string beans, wax beans, haricots verts, and shelled fava beans

1. Trim stem ends of beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch each type of bean separately until crisp-tender. Refresh in ice water, drain, and pat dry. 2. Toss beans with shallot, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add vinegar to taste and herbs, if desired. 3. Arrange red-le...

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