Description
Warm Green Bean Salad with Potatoes is a refreshing and vibrant dish that beautifully combines tender green beans and creamy potatoes, all tossed in a zesty dressing. This salad not only brightens your plate but also delivers a burst of fresh flavors that make it perfect for any occasion, whether as a side or a light main course. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, it’s sure to impress at your next gathering or family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 cup diced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash the green beans, trim the ends, and cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- Boil the potatoes: In a pot of salted water, boil the diced potatoes until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Blanch the green beans: In the same pot, blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp. Drain and plunge into an ice bath.
- Mix the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, mix the drained potatoes and blanched green beans. Pour over the dressing and toss until well coated.
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with lemon zest or cracked pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg