Description
A delightful salad loaded with fresh flavors and textures, combining tender green beans and fluffy potatoes in a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups green beans
- 2 cups potatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 small red onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender (10-15 minutes), then drain and cool.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and vinegar.
- Cut cooled potatoes into bite-sized pieces and add to the dressing.
- Add blanched green beans and diced red onion, tossing gently.
- If desired, fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, consider incorporating chopped celery or diced bell peppers. This salad is best served cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: green bean salad, potato salad, creamy salad, summer recipe, side dish