Refreshing Haricot vert salad (Insalata di fagiolini)

Haricot vert, in Italian, fagiolino is a very popular summer bean for salad, stewed and sauteed dishes. It is often mistaken as vegetables but in reality, it is legume which is fairly high in fiber (about 3 percent). Among the vitamins, on the other hand, there are those of types A, C and K, with a considerable supply of folic acid. Among the minerals, however, these foods are rich in iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium and potassium, very important for the basic well-being of our body. With fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, oregano and salt & pepper, the simple haricot vert will be transformed into a thumb-licking healthy summer dish- Insalata di fagiolini

Time to prepare: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Serving: 4 persons

Ingredients:
500 g Haricot vert
Lemon juice from 1 medium lemon
Salt & black pepper
Virzi Extra virgin olive oil
Oregano

1. Cut the ends of haricot vert and wash them
2. Put 1 glass of water (250ml) to the pot and cook the haricot vert for 15 mins or until they are soft
3. Drain the water and let the haricot vert cool down
4. Dress them with lemon juice, salt & pepper, extra virgin olive oil and oregano
5. Ready to serve as side dish

Buon Appetito