There’s a kabob shop in Charlottesville, Virginia, called Sticks with wonderful sides, including sesame beans. I love them so much that I had to make my own version. You can use fresh or frozen green beans, and haricots verts (French green beans) work well, too. This salad only gets better as it sits, so it’s great (and convenient!) to make a day or two in advance. —Dyan Carlson, Kents Store, Virginia

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