Green Bean And Fresh Basil Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. tiny crisp green beans
4 qt. water
2 Tbsp. plus 1 pinch salt
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
4 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Trim the beans and bring the water to a boil.
Add 2 tablespoons salt and the trimmed beans.
Cook at a rapid boil until beans are tender, but still crisp, from 3 to 10 minutes, depending on size.
Drain in colander and run under cold water to stop cooking.
Drain again and let cool.
Place in bowl.