Garden Bean Salad

1. 1

   Soak the diced onion in cold water, 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Whisk the vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then whisk in the olive oil.

3. 3

   Drain the onion and pat dry, then add to the dressing.

4. 4

   Stir in the white beans.

5. 5

   Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.

6. 6

   Add the green and/or wax beans and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain the beans, then plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.

8. 8

   Drain again, pat dry and add to the salad.

9. 9

   Marinate at room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.

10. 10

    Before serving, stir the parsley and chives into the salad and season with salt and pepper.

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    Photograph by Con Poulos

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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