Thursday, July 3, 2008

Red Potato & Green Bean Salad


Salad:


1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes

3/4 pound small green beans

1 small sweet onion, chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh Basil

2 roma tomatoes diced


In a large pot over medium-high heat, steam potatoes until tender. Remove from heat and let cool; cut into quarters.
In a pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans approximately 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp tender. Remove from heat and drain. Transfer bean to a bowl of ice water and let cool. When cool, drain and cut beans in half.
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, green beans, sweet onion, and basil. Add Balsamic Vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.




Vinagerette:


1/4 cupbalsamic vinegar

1 clove minced garlic

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup EVOO

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Salt & Pepper

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