Description
Mediterranean potato and green bean salad brings robust Mediterranean flavors to your summer table. Fresh garden ingredients combine with zesty herbs, creating a light and satisfying side dish you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (0.9 kg) new potatoes
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) green beans
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbsps fresh chives
- 3 tbsps white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly cleanse green beans and potatoes under cold water, meticulously removing all dirt and debris.
- Potato Processing: Dice potatoes into uniform cubes, ensuring consistent cooking and texture. Submerge in salted water, bringing to a gentle boil over medium-high heat until fork-tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Green Bean Treatment: While potatoes cook, trim bean ends and slice diagonally. Drain potatoes, spreading on a flat surface to cool. Refresh the pot with water, bringing to a rolling boil, then blanch green beans for 2-3 minutes until vibrantly crisp.
- Cooling Technique: Shock green beans in an ice water bath to halt cooking and preserve their brilliant color and crispness. Drain thoroughly.
- Dressing Preparation: Finely mince shallots and herbs. Whisk olive oil, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until the mixture emulsifies into a smooth, aromatic dressing.
- Combining Components: Gently merge cooled potatoes, blanched green beans, and prepared herbs in a spacious serving bowl. Drizzle the whisked dressing, carefully tossing to ensure complete flavor distribution.
- Finishing Touch: Allow the salad to rest for 10-15 minutes, enabling ingredients to intermingle and develop a harmonious flavor profile. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and serve at ambient temperature for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Prep with Precision: Wash produce thoroughly to remove dirt, ensuring clean, safe ingredients for your dish.
- Cut Consistently: Uniform potato cubes guarantee even cooking and a professional-looking final presentation.
- Blanch Brilliantly: Quick blanching preserves green beans’ vibrant color, crisp texture, and nutritional value.
- Marinate Masterfully: Letting the salad rest allows flavors to meld, creating a more complex and delicious taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg