A little chopped parsley should be mixed with them, and the salad-bowl can be rubbed with a bead of garlic.

Some people soak the beans in vinegar first, and then add oil.

This would suit a German palate.

A better plan is to add the oil first, with pepper and salt, mix all well together, and then add the vinegar.
BEAN SALAD .-- Cold boiled broad beans make a very nice salad.

Rub off the skins so that only the green part is put in the salad-bowl.