Romano Bean, Corn, and Fennel Salad

a no-fuss late summer salad that's worth making

When Romano beans hit the farmstand I tend to grab as many as I can. Tender, sweet, and unusually long, they’re a special late-summer treat worth seeking out.

These Italian flat beans are similar to pole beans. You can enjoy them fresh or cook them up any way you’d like. They’re so good, even quickly blanching them and dressing with olive oil, salt, an…