Ingredients
1 pound mixed fresh beans, such as string beans, wax beans, haricots verts, and shelled fava beans
1 shallot, peeled and finely diced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Red-wine vinegar
Chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, basil, or parsley (optional)
8 leaves red-leaf lettuce
Preparation
Trim stem ends of beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch each type of bean separately until crisp-tender. Refresh in ice water, drain, and pat dry.
Toss beans with shallot, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add vinegar to taste and herbs, if desired.
Arrange red-leaf lettuce and beans on each of 4 plates, and serve.
