Green Bean Insalata

Wash beans; remove ends and strings. Cook, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Immediately place beans in a large bowl of ice water. Let stand 3 to 4 minutes or until beans are cooled; drain. Pat dry with paper towels. Transfer beans to a medium bowl; cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.

In a screw-top jar, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well; set aside.

Just before serving, shake dressing well and immediately drizzle over beans. Add cheese; toss to coat. To serve, arrange beans on a shallow serving platter. Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings.