Regal and romantic

By Moushira Abdel-Malek

Ingredients:

150gms green beans
300gm can white beans
300gm can red kidney beans
300gm can black-eyed beans
1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Dressing:

1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. mustard
2 tbsp. white vinegar
2 tbsp. olive or corn oil
Pinch of ground pepper

Method:

Top and tail green beans. Cut into 4 cm lengths and place into a small pan of boiling water. Leave to boil for 5 minutes only. Drain and plunge into iced water. Drain well. Drain canned beans into a colander. Rinse well under running water. Leave to drain. Combine beans, onion and parsley in a serving bowl. Place all dressing ingredients in a small screw-top jar and shake well. Pour over beans mixture. Stir to combine and serve.

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Al-Ahram Weekly Online : 19 - 25 December 2002 (Issue No. 617)
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