

Green Bean Caprese Salad
Ingredients
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2 lbs of fresh green beans, halved
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1 pint of cherry tomatoes, mixed variety
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12 oz of fresh mozzarella balls, marinated (save ⅓ cup of the seasoned oil), quartered
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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⅓ cup of lemon juice, about 2-3 lemons
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¼ cup of fresh basil, thinly sliced
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Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
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Salt & Pepper to taste
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Olive oil, if mozzarella balls does not have enough oil
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and then add the green beans. Boil green beans till soft, but firm enough to stay shape (about 15-20 min)
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Strain green beans and place it in an ice bath to chill
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In a large bowl, whisk together the oil from the mozzarella balls, lemon juice, garlic, basil, and salt & pepper
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Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and chilled green means
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour
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Serve green bean salad and drizzle with balsamic vinegar reduction

Chef Notes
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You can swap out the mozzarella for chunks of feta cheese
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If you swap for feta make sure to add Italian seasoning to your ⅓ cup of olive oil