Ingredients

6 small celery stalks, very thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

1 bulb fennel, very thinly sliced (about 3 cups)

1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 1/2 cups)

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar

1 can (15.5 ounces) butter beans, drained and rinsed

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped

Preparation

Combine celery, fennel, zucchini, oil, vinegar, and beans in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Stir in almonds and season with more salt and pepper just before serving.