Ingredients

1.5 tbspn of coarse salt

1.5 lbs fresh string beans, ends snipped

1 small red onion, thinky sliced (about 1 cup)

6 thin slices of prosciutto di Parma, julienned

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

1.5 tspns of chopped fresh rosemary

pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes

freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Boil a large pot of water and add 1.5 tbsps of salt. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set it near sink.

  2. Blanch beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, until cooked but still crunchy, drain, and put into ice water for 2 min. Transfer to serving bowl and refrigerate.

  3. Remove beans 1 h before serving. Add onion and prosciutto.

  4. In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, rosemary and pepper flakes. Whisk well and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Just before serving, dress the salad and toss to combine. Not all of the dressing is needed.

  6. Season with salt and more lemon juice to taste.