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Lady Pea and French Green Bean Salad 

Makes 4 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 1½ cups shelled lady peas about 2 pounds unshelled
  • ½ pound haricots verts halved crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Buttermilk-Herb Dressing recipe follows
  • Garnish: fresh dill fresh basil, fresh chives

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat; add peas and beans. When water returns to a bowl, immediately remove vegetables using a slotted spoon, and transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain, and pat dry. Place peas and beans in a medium bowl. Add oil, salt, and pepper; toss. Serve with Buttermilk-Herb Dressing. Garnish with dill, basil, and chives, if desired.