Thu, May 24 2012

Becky's String Bean Potato Salad

Bring this salad with string beans and potatoes with a vinegar-garlic dressing to your next backyard barbeque or summer get together for a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
1 lb. string beans, tips trimmed and sliced in half 3/4 lb. red potatoes, quartered 1 small red onion, sliced 1/4 C. Kalamata olives, sliced and pitted (optional) Dressing: 1/4 C. red wine vinegar or more to taste 2 cloves garlic, shredded 4 grinds black pepper Pinch salt 1/4 tsp. oregano 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 C. olive oil
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1 (255g) Recipe makes 4 servings Calories 203 Calories from Fat 41 (20%) Amount Per Serving %DV Total Fat 4.6g 7% Saturated Fat 0.9g 4% Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 21mg 0% Potassium 1223mg 34% Total Carbohydrate 42.4g 14% Dietary Fiber 13.2g 52% Sugars 5.1g Protein 7.4g 14%
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Combine first 6 dressing ingredients and whisk. Then add oil and re-whisk and set aside.

Boil potatoes until almost tender; add beans and cook until potatoes are fork tender. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking process ‚Äö?Ñ?¨ drain well. Once cooled, add to large bowl with onions and most of the dressing. Toss gently so as not to break up potatoes. Chill covered in fridge at least 1 hour. Remove and let come to room temperature before serving. Add remaining dressing and olives and serve.

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