Herbed Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup torn basil leaves fresh
• 1.5 pounds tender green beans 
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 2  tablebspoons red-wine vinegar 
• 8 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons shallots finely minced
• 1.5 pounds tender wax beans 

Equipment

• bowl
• pot
• microwave

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the beans and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
4. Drain again and pat dry.
5. Place in a large bowl.
6. Toss with the shallots and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Just before serving, toss beans with the vinegar. Toss with the basil.
8. Serve.
9. • Have plenty of sparkling water and lemons and limes (cut in quarters) on hand. You can pop half a lime in the microwave on high for 10 seconds to make it more pliable.• Making brewed iced tea?
10. Let it cool before refrigerating, or it will cloud up.