Recipe

* Exported from MasterCook *

Green Bean Salad With Basil Vinaigrette

Recipe By : Bon Appetit July 1993
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Peas Bon Appetit Magazine
Salads & Salad Dressings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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
grated romano cheese -- additional

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 vine
gar. 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 ho
urs ahead. Cover; chill.) Place beans on platter. Top with cheese.

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