Monday, July 20, 2009

Meghan's Bean Salad

This is one of Meghan's classics! Its basically a melange of whatever is looking good at the farmer's market. Very refreshing and delicious!

Pile of green beans (washed, trimmed, blanched)
Pile of yellow beans (washed, trimmed, blanched)
Pile of pole beans (washed, trimmed, blanched)
Shelly beans (or any kind of canned shelled bean)
Lima beans
Thinly sliced basil
Cherry or grape tomatoes
Olive oil
Lots of fresh lemon juice
Salt, pepper

The goal is for all the beans to be fresh. Its so much fun buying the fresh beans that need to be shelled. Shelly beans taste sort of like kidney beans once cooked. The farmer's market didn't have lima beans this weekend, but they are essential. You can always buy the refrigerated or frozen ones from Jewel as a substitution.

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