Green Bean and Potato Salad

Description

A twist on potato salad. Green beans and potatoes are served in a Dijon mustard and balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds red potatoes
  • ¾ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot
  2. and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil
  3. and cook for about 15 minutes
  4. or until potatoes are tender. Throw in the green beans to steam after the first 10 minutes. Drain
  5. cool
  6. and cut potatoes into quarters. Transfer to a large bowl
  7. and toss with fresh basil
  8. red onion
  9. salt and pepper. Set aside.
  10. In a medium bowl
  11. whisk together the balsamic vinegar
  12. mustard
  13. lemon juice
  14. garlic
  15. Worcestershire sauce and olive oil. Pour over the salad
  16. and stir to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 10

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