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Vinaigrette Potato and Green Bean Salad

Updated Nov 9, 2010
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Enjoy this tasty salad made with potatoes and green beans coated by vinaigrette dressing that’s ready in 30 minutes – perfect for a side dish.

Vinaigrette Potato and Green Bean Salad

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 lb. small red potatoes, unpeeled, halved
  • 8 oz. fresh green beans, halved
  • 1 (2 1/4-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large saucepan, combine potatoes and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Step 
    2
    Remove potatoes with slotted spoon; place in colander or large strainer to drain. Add green beans to water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Drain beans in colander with potatoes. Rinse potatoes and beans with cold water to cool. Cut potatoes into slices.
  • Step 
    4
    In medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well. Add potatoes, beans and olives; toss to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition

140 Calories
8g Total Fat
2g Protein
14g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
220mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
1g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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