Americans tend to think of crudités as fresh vegetables served in a basket with a dip. But they can also be served neatly arranged on a platter and drizzled with vinaigrette, as I present them here. Plus: More Appetizer Recipes and Tips
How to Make It
Step 1
Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander set in the sink and refresh them under cold water; pat dry.
Step 3
Arrange the lettuce, radicchio, fennel, green beans, tomatoes, basil and Parmesan on a platter and drizzle with some of the vinaigrette. Serve the crudités immediately and pass the remaining vinaigrette separately.
Suggested Pairing
The clean, bright flavors of the fresh vegetables and herbs here need a vibrant wine with good acidity and fruit, such as a rosé.