Cranberry Beans, Cherry Tomatoes & Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved,2 cups fresh borlotti or cranberry beans,1 cucumber, peeled & sliced,9 tablespoons extra virgin olive,mixed herbs,1 medium red onion, sliced thinly,3 tablespoons red wine vinegar,salt and pepper
Instructions:

1. In a pot with plenty of water, bring the beans to a boil with any vegetable scraps you might have: the bits from the fridge such as celery tops, the bendable carrot destined for the garbage, half an onion sitting in your fridge that doesn't look so great – toss it in! (The veggies give the beans a bit more flavor, but they are optional if you don't have anything)Bring to boil then lower to simmer 20-30 minutes until the beans are tender.
2. Drain & discard the vegetables.In a bowl combine the beans, tomatoes, onion, cucumber.
3. Add in the herbs.
4. Combine the oil & vinegar then toss with the salad.Season with salt & pepper.
5. Let stand 10-15 minutes to let the flavors come together. Recheck your seasonings (taste it) and adjust.
6. Serve.

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