Italian green bean salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 punds fresh grean beans, trimmed

• 1/2 c fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

• 1/2 c thinly sliced roasted sweet red peppers

• 3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

• 2 tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

1. Place grean beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry.

2. Transfer toa salad bowl, add the basil, peppers and pine nuts. In a small bowl whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Drizzle over bean mixture and toss to coat.