GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Cheese     Vegetarian     Basil     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup grated Romano cheese
Additional grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook beans in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Transfer to bowl. Combine shallots and vinegar. Gradually mix in oil. Add basil. Add enough dressing to beans to coat. Gently mix in 2/3 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Place beans on platter. Top with cheese.

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