Coseppi Kitchen

Inclusive Vegetarian Cooking by Taylor Cook & James Seppi

Green Tomato Three Bean Salad

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Green Tomato Three Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 pound fresh green beans, steamed and cut into 1/2 inch sections
  • 1/2 pound fresh dragon beans or wax beans, steamed and cut into 1/2 inch sections
  • 15 ounces cooked red or kidney beans
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a rapid boil. Add green beans and dragon or wax beans, stir for 30 seconds, and remove from heat. Immediately immerse beans in an ice bath or run under cold water until cool to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a large bowl combine green tomatoes, blanched beans, and kidney beans. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl or glass combine lemon juice and olive oil.
  4. Pour dressing over beans and add fresh basil. Stir until evenly combined and add salt and pepper.
  5. serve at room temperature or chilled.


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