*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Herb Bean Salad

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       c            Cooked white beans
   1       c            Cucumber -- pared, seeded, diced
   1       c            Sweet red pepper -- diced
   2       tb           Celery -- chopped
   2       tb           Parsley -- chopped
   2       tb           Green onions -- chopped
     1/4   lb           Whole tender green beans
   6                    Cherry tomatoes -- halved
                        Lettuce leaves
                        Herb Dressing:
     1/4   c            Lemon juice
     1/4   c            White wine vinegar
   1       ts           Dried basil -OR-
   1       tb           Fresh basil
     1/2   ts           Dried thyme -OR-
   1 1/2   ts           Fresh thyme
   1       tb           Honey
   1       tb           Dijon-style mustard
     1/2   ts           Lemon zest -- grated
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       cl           Garlic -- minced
     1/8   ts           Pepper
     1/2   c            Olive oil or vegetable oil

  Combine white beans, cucumber, pepper, celery, green onions, and
  parsley. Toss well with 1/2 cup herb dressing.  Let stand 1 hour at
  room temperature.
  
  Steam green beans about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Pour 2 tb
  dressing over green beans while they are still warm and toss.
  
  Arrange white bean mixture, green beans, and tomatoes on lettuce
  lined salad plates. Serve with additional dressing.
  
  Herb Dressing:

  Combine all ingredients except oil. Gradually beat in oil until
  slightly thick. Use in the herb bean salad recipe above.

  Yield: 1 Cup
 

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