Green Bean Fritters

A few years ago during bean season, a friend of mine shared this recipe with me. It is now a must-have at our place every summer.—Sharon Dyck, Roxton Falls, Quebec

Directions Cut green tops from onions (save white portion for another use). Cut tops into narrow strips; soften in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain and rinse in cold water. Wrap each strip...

Ingredients

• 2 green onions
• 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 6 eggs, separated
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• SALSA:
• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste