method
1. Wash beans well, cover well with cold water and bring slowly to the boil.
2. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
3. Add 2 teaspoons salt and cook further 30 minutes until tender. Drain.
4. Combine beans, potato and celery.
5. Pour over salad dressing, toss lightly and chill for 2 hours in refrigerator.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix in mayonnaise.
7. Line a salad bowl with crisp lettuce leaves and fill with bean salad.
8. Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle with cocktail onions and chives.
for the Salad dressing
1. Place all ingredients in a screw top jar, seal and shake well.
2. Let it stand until required and shake just before using.
serving amount
serves: 6 - 8
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