Italian String Bean Potato Salad Recipes

ITALIAN GREEN BEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Clean the potatoes of any visible dirt and place the skin-on potatoes into a 4-5-quart pot and fill with water. Bring to a boil and boil on a medium heat until the potatoes are fork tender. Depending on the size, between 20 and 30 minutes. Do not discard the potato water.
• As the smaller potatoes are done, remove with a spider or strainer to your cutting board and once cool enough to handle, peel the skin off with the blade of a small paring knife. Hold the potato from sliding with a kitchen towel as you peel.
• As each potato is peeled, slice into thick slices and place in a large mixing bowl and drizzle on a little of the olive oil. Keep removing, peeling, slicing and oiling until all of the potatoes are done. Use ¼ cup of the oil in this step. Set aside.
• The potato water will be used in a future step, do not discard.
• In a small bowl, mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard, one teaspoon of the salt, pepper and two tablespoons of the oil, then add to the potatoes and toss. Set aside.
• Heat the potato water back to boiling and add the second teaspoon of salt as well as the teaspoon of baking soda. The soda will keep the beans green in color.
• Add the green beans and cook just until tender, but still with a little crunch. Timing will vary depending on the type and size.
• Have a bowl of ice water waiting and when the beans are cooked, drain them into a colander then plunge into the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry on paper towels.
• Add the blanched cooled green beans, the cut cherry tomatoes and the torn mint and toss. Taste, add more salt and pepper as needed and toss again.
• Pour into a serving bowl and drizzle on the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil and serve.

ROSETTA'S GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot; add water to cover by 2 inches. Cover the pot and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the potatoes are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, bring another large saucepan of water to a boil; salt generously. Blanch the green beans until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and then shock in an ice water bath to stop cooking.
• When cool enough to handle, cut the potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks and place in a large serving bowl. Add the green beans, red onions and tomatoes and toss together. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and dried basil. Pour about three-quarters of the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. (The potatoes should break up a bit and coat the salad.) Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature, garnished with torn basil.

STRING BEAN AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes and garlic in a pot and cover with well-salted water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes; drain. When they are cool enough to handle but still hot, carefully cut the potatoes in half (try not to pull off the skins) and transfer to a large bowl. Finely chop the garlic and add it to the potatoes along with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil; season with salt. (It is important to do this while the potatoes are still warm so they absorb the vinegar and oil and are seasoned all the way through.)
• Meanwhile, bring another pot of well-salted water to a boil over medium heat. Set up a bowl of ice water and season it generously with salt. Add the haricots verts to the boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes (bite a bean to be sure they are properly cooked); drain and immediately put in the ice water to "shock" them, or stop the cooking. When they are cold, drain the haricots verts and let them dry a little. Cut them in half.
• Add the haricots verts, olives, oregano, scallions and red pepper flakes to the bowl with the potatoes. Stir to combine well; taste and adjust the seasoning. Add the remaining oil and vinegar, if needed. This salad is good now, but it will be even better if you let it sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature.

ITALIAN STRING BEAN & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a 4-quart pot of water to a boil. Salt the water.
• Add the potatoes, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until you can just pierce them with a fork.
• Add the beans, and cook for 8 more minutes, until beans are very tender but still have a bright green color.
• Drain potatoes and beans. Add them to a deep bowl. Spoon in the dressing, and stir to coat well.
• Stir in the lemon thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, or chilled.

ITALIAN STRING BEAN & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Steam string beans and potatoes until tender. Cool under cold water. Drain excess water. In large bowl toss beans & potatoes with sliced onions, julienned basil, garlic, salt, pepper & oregano. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Mix olive oil & vinegar together then pour over vegetables and toss. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve cool.

ITALIAN STRING BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Boil string beans 4-5 minutes, cooked but still a crisp bite. Steaming a great option as well. Cool under cold water to stop cooking. Place in serving bowl. Mix dressing ingredients then toss with string beans. Best served room temperature. Making ahead will increase the flavors.
• Enjoy!

SICILIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Pat dry., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain; immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Peel and cube potatoes; sprinkle with remaining salt and the pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and 3/4 cup basil leaves. Whisk together oil, vinegar and garlic. Drizzle over vegetables; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining basil.