Green Bean and Potato Salad

  Lunch

For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings it.

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cubed
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, optional

  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender, adding green beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain.
  • 2. Transfer potatoes and green beans to a large bowl; add onion and, if desired, mint. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 183 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

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