Green Beans with Ricotta Salata

Name: Green Beans with Ricotta Salata
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces string beans, stem ends trimmed; 1 ounce ricotta cheese, crumbled; 10 small fresh basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper

(1)

Recipe by sugarpea

Tender fresh string beans sprinkled with fresh basil leaves and ricotta salata and coated with a homemade mustard vinaigrette. Feta cheese can be substituted if ricotta salata is not available.

MAKE IT SHINE! ADD YOUR PHOTO

READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons salt, plus
¹⁄₈

teaspoon salt
8

ounces string beans, stem ends trimmed
1

ounce ricotta cheese, crumbled
10

small fresh basil leaves
¹⁄₄

teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons olive oil
1

pinch fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cook beans in boiling water with 1 1/2 tsp salt, about 4 minutes, until just tender; drain and immerse in an ice bath; drain, pat dry and place in bowl with cheese and basil leaves.
Whisk mustard, vinegar, oil, remaining 1/8 tsp salt, and pepper until oil is emulsified; pour over beans and toss to coat.

Submit a Recipe Correction