Warm Green Bean and Potato Salad

This is the perfect salad to serve along side any baked or grilled entree. You can serve this salad either warm or at room temperature. That makes it the perfect salad to make ahead and serve when entertaining.

Warm Green Bean and Potato Salad

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans, tips removed, halved
  • 1/2 pound assorted color, small potatoes
  • 3 – 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh mint, minced
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Steam green beans for approx. 9 minutes until tender, drain and place in a serving bowl. Boil potatoes in salted water for 10 – 12 minutes or until fork tender, drain, do not rinse. When the potatoes have cooled to the touch, cut in half and add to the green beans. Toss the green beans and potatoes with remaining ingredients. Serve warm or at room temperature.