GET TOGETHER RECIPE - STRING BEAN & FENNEL SALAD

You can use all green beans if you can't find wax beans for this make ahead salad. 1/2# green beans, trimmed 1/2# yellow wax beans, trimmed 2 tbl extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbl red-wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 2 c thinly sliced fennel bulb (anise) 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tsp minced fresh dill kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Serves 4 to 6 1. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender, drain. Rinse in a colander beneath cold running water, drain. 2. In a large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and garlic. Add beans, fennel, onion and dill. Toss and season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in refrigerator, or up to 6 hours. Serve cold or at room temperature.