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Quick Green Bean Potato Salad

Quick Green Bean Potato Salad That Brightens Your Summer Feasts

A vibrant Quick Green Bean Potato Salad that combines fresh ingredients in a light vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Small White Potatoes Try using Yukon Golds for richer flavor.
  • 8 ounces Green Beans Blanch for a crisp-tender finish.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Substitute with red wine vinegar for a gentler taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard works for a milder flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil is a good substitute.
To Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Consider green onions or parsley if unavailable.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to personal taste.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to personal taste.

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Sharp Knife
  • whisk
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ice Bath: Fill a medium bowl with ice water and set aside. Prepare a pot for boiling with enough water to submerge green beans.
  2. Blanch Green Beans: Once the water boils, add green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to cool.
  3. Cook Potatoes: In the same pot, bring water to a boil and add potatoes; cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Cool and Slice: After cooling, halve potatoes lengthwise and place in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt; gradually add olive oil until emulsified.
  6. Combine Salad: Add cooled green beans to potatoes, pour dressing over top, and gently toss.
  7. Finish: Sprinkle chives and black pepper over the salad and let sit before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Quick Green Bean Potato Salad is a delightful burst of freshness, perfect for summer gatherings! Add dressing just before serving for best results.

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