Green Beans With Ricotta Salata - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.