Zesty Green Bean Salad

Step 1: Prepare an ice-water bath, filling a large bowl with ice and water, and line a plate with paper towels.

Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

Step 3: Add the wax beans and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.

Step 4: Add the haricot verts and cook until tender, additional 3-5 minutes more.

Step 5: Drain well in a colander, then set the colander with the beans in the ice-water bath to set the color and stop the cooking.

Step 6: (Make sure the beans are submerged.) Once chilled, transfer the beans to the prepared plate to drain.

Step 7: To assemble the salad, combine the beans, tomatoes, and mint in a large bowl, and set aside.

Step 8: To make dressing, whisk the lemon juice, shallots, and olive oil in a small bowl, and season with salt & pepper.

Step 9: Just before serving, drizzle a little of the dressing over the bean mixture.

Step 10: Do not combine ahead, as the beans will discolor from the acid in the vinaigrette.

Step 11: Toss to coat, adding more dressing if needed.

Step 12: Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt & pepper, and serve immediately.