ITALIAN GREEN BEANS & POTATOES SALAD

Green beans and potatoes salad is one of the ideal dishes to prepare at this time, to be used either as a side dish or as a main course.

It is a very simple and easy recipe to prepare, you can even prepare it the day before for a quick lunch at the office or as a ready-made side dish for an impromptu dinner.

Why you will love this recipe

• Simple and versatile: Easy to prepare and perfect for any meal, whether as a side dish or main dish.
• Convenient to prepare : Ideal for meal prep, it can be prepared a day in advance for quick lunches or impromptu dinners.
• Light and healthy: Packed with fresh vegetables, this salad is nutritious and satisfying.
• Customizable: Add cherry tomatoes, olives, a squeeze of lemon juice, or even bacon to further enhance the flavors

SERVINGS:4

Preparation Time

• Active Preparation: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups of fresh green beans
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 onion (red onion it’s perfect)
• basil to taste
• oregano to taste
• salt to taste

METHOD

Method

• Wash and Cook the Potatoes
  • Wash and brush the potatoes thoroughly.
  • Place them in a pot with cold, salted water and boil for about 40 minutes, or until tender.
• Prepare the Green Beans
  • Wash the green beans well, drain them, and remove the tips and any strings.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the green beans and cook for about 10 minutes, ensuring they remain crisp.
• Prepare the Onion
  • Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
• Cool and Cut the Vegetables
  • Drain the green beans and cool them quickly under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Drain the potatoes, let them cool slightly, then peel and cut them into large chunks.
• Combine Ingredients
  • Cut the green beans into large pieces and place them in a large bowl.
  • Add the potato chunks and sliced onion.
• Season the Salad
  • Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Season with salt, and add plenty of fresh basil leaves.
  • Sprinkle with oregano for added flavor.
• Refrigerate and Serve
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy cold or at room temperature.

Storage

• Refrigeration: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: This salad does not freeze well due to the texture changes in the potatoes and green beans.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Italian Green Beans & Potatoes Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Servings 4

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups of fresh green beans
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 onion red onion it’s perfect
• basil to taste
• oregano to taste
• salt to taste

Instructions

 

Wash and Cook the Potatoes

• Wash and brush the potatoes thoroughly.
• Place them in a pot with cold, salted water and boil for about 40 minutes, or until tender.

Prepare the Green Beans

• Wash the green beans well, drain them, and remove the tips and any strings.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the green beans and cook for about 10 minutes, ensuring they remain crisp.

Prepare the Onion

• Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.

Cool and Cut the Vegetables

• Drain the green beans and cool them quickly under cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Drain the potatoes, let them cool slightly, then peel and cut them into large chunks.

Combine Ingredients

• Cut the green beans into large pieces and place them in a large bowl.
• Add the potato chunks and sliced onion.

Season the Salad

• Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
• Season with salt, and add plenty of fresh basil leaves.
• Sprinkle with oregano for added flavor.

Refrigerate and Serve

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Enjoy cold or at room temperature.