STRING BEAN SALAD

Select young very tender beans; cut the strings from both sides and then cut the beans lengthwise into three pieces. Throw them into cold water till ready to cook. Cover with boiling water, add a teaspoon salt; boil 20 minutes; drain and then throw water away. Cover with salt water and let them stand for 10 or 15 minutes, then put them back into boiling unsalted water. Bring to a boiling point and cook 15 minutes. Drain, and when very cold arrange them neatly in your salad bowl or on a platter. Pour over a French dressing.