Salads with beans

1 lb fresh green beans trimmed, and     cut in half 1 1/2 tsp salt divided 4 lrg plum tomatoes cut into chunks 1/4 c. minced fresh basil 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin[...]

8 ounce. Orzo or possibly other sm. pasta shape 2 sprigs fresh parsley , finely minced 1/4 teaspoon fresh grnd black pepper 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin 1/4 c.[...]

1 cup uncooked Rice 1 can Black beans 2 slices Bacon 1 medium Onion 2 cloves garlic 1 medium red Bell pepper Salt and Pepper , to taste 1 medium Tomato 2-3[...]