Green Bean, Potato and Tomato Salad
This makes a perfect side dish to any meal.
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds slender green beans, trimmed
2 pounds small red-skinned new potatoes,
quartered
8 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1-pint basket cherry or teardrop tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
6 teaspoons capers, drained (optional)
Directions:
- Cook beans in pot of boiling salted water
until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to medium bowl. Refresh
under cold running water. Drain well.
- Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water
until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons orange juice and 2
tablespoons vinegar; toss to coat. Cool to room temperature, occasionally
stirring gently.
- Add green beans, tomatoes, and parsley to
potatoes.
- Whisk remaining 6 tablespoons orange juice, 1
tablespoon vinegar, oil and capers (if using) in
small bowl
to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add dressing to salad and toss to
combine.