Asparagus and String Bean Salad with Basil Recipe

Name: Asparagus and String Bean Salad with Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt; 8 ounces green beans, trimmed; 8 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed; 1 pound asparagus, trimmed; 1 small shallot, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (3/4 ounce); 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Coarse salt
8 ounces green beans, trimmed
8 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (3/4 ounce)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

1
Prepare an ice-water bath.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt.
3
Cook the green beans and wax beans until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to the ice-water bath.
5
Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
6
Cook the asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.
7
Transfer the asparagus to the ice-water bath.
8
Drain; cut into 3-inch pieces.
9
Add to the beans.
10
Add the shallot and basil.
11
Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegar, cheese, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the oil in a medium bowl until sugar has dissolved.
12
Season with pepper.
13
Add the vinaigrette to the vegetable mixture; toss.
14
Refrigerate in an airtight container (or store in a chilled cooler) until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
15
Garnish with basil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse salt, 8 ounces green beans, trimmed, 8 ounces yellow wax beans, trimmed, 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, and more.

Yes, Asparagus and String Bean Salad with Basil falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asparagus and String Bean Salad with Basil

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