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    New Potato and Green Bean Salad

    Recipe Introduction


    A delightful potato salad for summer time. This may have originally come from Bon Apetit.


    List of Ingredients


    • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • dash of Worcestershire \sauce
    • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 1/2 pounds small red skinned potatoes
    • 3/4 pound haricots vert or other small green beans, trimmed
    • 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil


    Instructions


    1. For dressing: Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and re-whisk before using.)

    2. For Salad: Steam potatoes until tender. Cool; cut into quarters.

    3. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer beans to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain. Cut beans in half.

    4. Combine green beans, potatoes, onion and basil. Add dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.


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