(French bean salad - Traditional recipe)

Time: a few minutes 600 g (21 oz) French beans 8 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar from     Modena (Italy) 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped 2 tablespoons capers, in vinegar,     well drained Salt easy recipe

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Trim the ends of the French beans, pulling off any strings. Wash them and steam for about 15-20 minutes. Cooking time depends on their size. You can add to boiling water some balsamic vinegar. Drain and put them in a large bowl. Let them cool. Dress with all the ingredients and stir gently.

Note

You can add a clove of garlic, if you like.

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