Italian Potato Salad with Green Beans

You’ll be the hero of the potluck when you arrive with this green bean potato salad! Not only is it simple to prepare (ready in 35 minutes) but it is unique, healthy and so flavorful! It is bursting with crowd-pleasing Italian-inspired flavors, vegan-friendly and packed with loads of nutritious veggies including cherry tomatoes, arugula and crisp-tender green beans.

When you need a wow-moment on the picnic table but you don’t have a ton of time, turn to this 35 minute recipe for Italian Green Bean Potato Salad! It is equal parts veggie side dish (more than half of it is veggies) and starchy potato salad- so it’s like two cookout summer salads in one!

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Ingredients

• Red Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes and cut them into halves or quarters, about 1-inch chunks.
• Green Beans: These will need to be trimmed and cut into 1 or 2 inch lengths, to make them easier to stir into the potatoes.
• Arugula: Fresh arugula greens adds spicy peppery flavor and fresh greenery to the salad.
• Cherry Tomatoes: For color, sweetness and added veggie servings.
• Olives: If you can find Italian olives, they’re my preference in Italian potato salad, but lately I have only been able to find Greek olives (like kalamata or calamata) where I’ve been shopping. Either work, but if given the choice we suggest Italian. Remove the pits and chop or slice.
• Red Onion: Minced
• Basil and Parsley: To season. You can also use fresh or dried oregano.
• For The Dressing: The dressing is a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing. I use red wine vinegar for the bright acidity. It’s seasoned with garlic, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

How To Make Green Bean Potato Salad

Step 1: Steam Potatoes

First set up the pot with the steamer basket and an inch or so of water. Bring it to a boil over high heat. When it boils, add in your potatoes, cover with the lid and let the potatoes steam for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Add the Green Beans To The Pot

Next the green beans can be layered right on top of the potatoes. Cover and let them steam together for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the green beans are crisp tender and the potatoes are fork tender.

Step 4: Stir the Potatoes and Green Beans with Dressing

Toss the hot potatoes and beans with the dressing and let them cool for about 10 minutes. This can be done up to 12 hours ahead if kept refrigerated.

Step 5: Add Remaining Ingredients

Once the potatoes and green beans have cooled a little and absorbed the dressing, you can add in the remaining ingredients. Add in the arugula, cherry tomatoes, onions, olives, parsley and basil. Toss everything well and serve immediately.

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Italian Potato Salad with Green Beans

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• Author: Katie Webster
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Yield: 10 cups 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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You’ll be the hero of the potluck when you arrive with this potato salad with green beans! Not only is it simple to prepare (ready in 35 minutes) but it is unique, healthy and so flavorful! It is bursting with crowd-pleasing Italian-inspired flavors, vegan-friendly and packed with loads of nutritious veggies including cherry tomatoes, arugula and crisp-tender green beans.

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Ingredients

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• 2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed cut into 1-inch chunks (8 cups)
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
• 2 cups loosely packed fresh arugula leaves
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 cup sliced pitted Italian black olives, optional
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley

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Instructions

1. Bring an inch of water to a boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add potatoes, cover and steam 10 minutes.
2. Remove lid, add on the green beans and continue steaming until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the green beans are fork tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt over the minced garlic, and mash with the side of a Chef’s knife until a paste forms. Scrape the garlic paste into a large bowl. Add the remaining 1 ½ teaspoon salt, oil, vinegar and pepper.
4. Add the potatoes and green beans to the dressing and toss to coat. Let sit 10 to 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
5. Add arugula, tomatoes, olives (if using), red onion, basil and parsley and toss to combine. Season with additional pepper to taste if desired. Serve room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Leftovers: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to three days. Bring to room temp for 20 to 40 minutes before serving, and toss well to moisten the potatoes and green beans before enjoying.

Make Ahead: While leftovers of this salad are totally delicious, the vinegar in the dressing will make your green beans go a bit dull. If you want to prep this ahead do the following:

1. Omit the red wine vinegar and the arugula but follow the rest of the instructions for the recipe. Store in the bowl with plastic wrap over it in the fridge up to 24 hours in advance.
2. Before serving, let the potato salad come to room temp for about 20 minutes, tossing to coat (this will help the olive oil come back to temp.) Then drizzle on the vinegar and toss well. Then add in the arugula and toss again before serving.

• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Stove Top
• Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 179 calories
• Sugar: 2 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Protein: 3 g