Herbed Bean Salad

Name: Herbed Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds tender green beans, stem ends snapped; 1 1/2 pounds tender wax beans, stem ends snapped; 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablebspoons red-wine vinegar; 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds tender green beans, stem ends snapped
1 1/2 pounds tender wax beans, stem ends snapped
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablebspoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Directions

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1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and pat dry. Place in a large bowl.
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2. Toss with the shallots and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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3. Just before serving, toss beans with the vinegar. Toss with the basil. Serve.