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Quick Green Bean Potato Salad

A refreshing and quick salad made with green beans and potatoes, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb potatoes cubed
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Potatoes and Green Beans
  1. In a pot of boiling salted water, add the cubed potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
  2. Add the green beans to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. Drain the vegetables in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained potatoes and green beans. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
  2. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors will meld beautifully as it sits.

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