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String Bean Salad Recipe - Fagiolini in Insalata

By Kyle Phillips, About.com

Fagiolini in Insalata: This is a refreshingly cool summer string bean salad from Friuli Venezia Giulia. To serve 6 you'll need:

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 pounds (500 g) string beans, tips trimmed
  • A clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

Preparation:

Blanch the beans, run them under cold water, and break them up before putting them into a salad bowl. Season them with everything else, chill the salad lightly, and it's ready.

Yield: 4 servings string bean salad.
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