Ingredients

  • 6 ounces shelled broad beans
  • 4 ounces French beans, chopped
  • 4 ounces mange-touts peas, washed
  • 8 small fresh mint leaves
  • 3 spring onions, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Plunge the broad beans into a saucepan of boiling water, bring back to boil.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately plunge into cold water.
  • Drain, repeat with the French beans.
  • Mix together the broad beans and French beans, the raw mange touts, fresh mint leaves and chopped spring onions.
  • Dressing:Blend the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, chopped mint, garlic and seasoning thoroughly, then pour over the salad and toss well.
  • Chill until ready to serve.