String Bean Salad Recipe

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THIS vegetable dish was served at our condo potluck and our office staff distributed the recipe. The combination of crisp beans and tender potatoes coated with light vinaigrette is very refreshing. --Jean Grade, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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String Bean Salad Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 2 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

1 small red potato, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/3 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place potato slices in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5 minutes. Add beans; steam 8-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, onion and garlic; shake well. Transfer vegetables to a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 161 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as String Bean Salad in Reminisce August/September 2007, p49