Salade Niçoise

Procedure

1. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain and let cool. Peel. Cut into thin slices. Hold in refrigerator, covered.
2. Cook the beans in boiling salted water. Drain and cool under cold running water. Cut into 2-in. (5-cm) pieces. Hold in refrigerator.
3. Line cold salad bowls or plates with the lettuce leaves (see