Additional Side Item Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Dressing
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
Cooking
- 2
Blanch the Green Beans
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- 3
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
Serving
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the vegetable salad. Grate the Parmesan cheese on top before serving.