August Bean Salad (Insalata Di Fagiolini)

Name: August Bean Salad (Insalata Di Fagiolini)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 lb tomatoes (preferably heirloom); 1 lb yellow string bean, trimmed; 1 lb green string bean, trimmed; 2 small carrots, julienned; 1/2 bunch chives, cut into 2-inch lengths; 2 small summer squash, julienned; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 3 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved (optional)

Submitted by Member 610488

"Simple end of Summer salad with produce fresh from the garden."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

³⁄₄ lb tomatoes (preferably heirloom)
1 lb yellow string bean, trimmed
1 lb green string bean, trimmed
2 small carrots, julienned
¹⁄₂ bunch chives, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 small summer squash, julienned
¹⁄₂ cup extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved (optional)

directions

Bring saucepan of salted water to boil. Drop tomatoes into water and boil 30 seconds; drain, peel, seed and cut into ¼ inch pieces.
Steam beans until crisp-tender. Immediately chill in ice water; drain.
In a large bowl, combine beans, carrots, chives, squash and tomato strips. Add oil, vinegar and generous pinch salt and pepper; stir gently to combine. Top with cheese and serve.