Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this New Potato, Bean, and Blue Cheese Salad. Featuring tender new potatoes paired with crisp green beans and drizzled in a creamy blue cheese dressing, this dish is perfect for summer picnics or cozy gatherings. Its vibrant colors and delightful textures make it a showstopper at any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb new potatoes
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the new potatoes thoroughly. Halve larger ones and boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- 2. Blanch the Green Beans: Boil another pot of water; add green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Drain and plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking.
- 3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until creamy.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes and blanched green beans. Crumble blue cheese over the top.
- 5. Toss & Serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg