Description
Hearty Potato and Green Bean Salad brings Mediterranean charm to your table with crisp green beans and tender potatoes dressed in zesty lemon vinaigrette. Fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese elevate this classic side dish for you to savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), halved
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or fresh herbs like parsley or thyme)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Fats and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a spacious cooking vessel, bringing it to a rolling boil for the root vegetables.
- Gently introduce quartered baby potatoes into the bubbling liquid, allowing them to simmer and soften for approximately 10-12 minutes until they yield effortlessly to a fork’s gentle prodding.
- During the final moments of potato cooking, strategically incorporate the trimmed green legumes into the same liquid, maintaining their vibrant emerald hue and crisp-tender texture.
- Carefully extract the vegetables using a colander, ensuring complete drainage of excess moisture.
- Select a wide culinary surface and warm a splash of robust olive oil or creamy butter over moderate heat.
- Release finely chopped garlic into the heated fat, creating a fragrant cloud that transforms the cooking environment with its pungent essence.
- Transfer the drained vegetable medley into the aromatic skillet, creating an immediate sizzling symphony.
- Harmonize the dish with a balanced constellation of seasonings: earthy salt, freshly cracked black pepper, herbal Italian blend, and optional fiery red pepper flakes for adventurous palates.
- Tenderly integrate all components, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to develop a delicate golden-edged exterior.
- For an elegant finale, optionally dust the preparation with delicate, crystalline Parmesan cheese, then present immediately while radiating warmth and culinary promise.
Notes
- Experiment with different potato varieties like fingerling or Yukon gold for unique textures and flavors.
- Quickly blanch green beans in ice water after boiling to maintain vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Customize seasoning by substituting Italian herbs with fresh rosemary, thyme, or your favorite herb blend.
- For a vegan version, replace Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast or skip the cheese altogether for a lighter side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg