Recipe for Bean Salad with Fresh Herbs 
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Yield:
6
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1/2 lb string beans
1 can navy beans - (20 oz) drained, rinsed
(or 2 1/2 cups cooked - abt 1 cup raw)
1 med Kirby cucumber thinly sliced
1 sm red bell pepper finely diced
2 tbl olive oil
Juice of l/2 lemon or more to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbl minced fresh chives or scallion
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Dark green lettuce leaves
Instructions:
Instructions: 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.

Line a serving bowl with several lettuce leaves, then pour in the salad. Arrange some cherry tomato halves in a circle around the edge. Cover and refrigerate until needed or serve at once.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Comments: Kirby cukes are the small, firm type used for pickling. Substitute 1/2 medium cucumber if unavailable.

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