Bean Salad With Fresh Herbs Recipe

• 1/2 lb string beans
• 1 can navy beans - (20 ounce) liquid removed, rinsed (or possibly 2 1/2 c. cooked - abt 1 c. raw)
• 1 med Kirby cucumber thinly sliced
• 1 sm red bell pepper finely diced
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Juice of l/2 lemon or possibly more to taste
• 1/4 c. minced fresh basil
• 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or possibly scallion Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Dark green lettuce leaves Cherry tomatoes halved

1. Trim the tips from string beans and snap them in half; steam till tender-crisp, then rinse under cold water.
2. Combine with remaining ingredients, except the last two, and toss gently.
3. Line a serving bowl with several lettuce leaves, then pour in the salad.
4. Arrange some cherry tomato halves in a circle around the edge.
5. Cover and chill till needed or possibly serve at once.
6. This recipe yields 6 servings.
7. Comments: Kirby cukes are the small, hard type used for pickling.
8. Substitute 1/2 medium cucumber if unavailable.

string beans, navy beans, cucumber, red bell pepper, extra virgin olive oil juice, fresh basil, fresh parsley, fresh chives

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bean-salad-with-fresh-herbs-81019 (may not work)