Description
A vibrant and flavorful twist on classic potato salad, enhanced with creamy green beans for a zesty dish.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes)
1 pound Fresh Green Beans
1 medium Red Onion
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill (chopped)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly, cut into 1-inch chunks, and place in a large pot with cold water and salt.
- Cook the Potatoes: Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- Blanch the Green Beans: Add the green beans to salted boiling water and blanch for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill.
- Mix Ingredients: Add cooled potatoes, green beans, and red onion to the bowl. Gently fold together.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: potato salad, creamy salad, green beans, side dish