red Potato, Haricot Vert and Cherry Tomato Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson

Serves 8 people

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2/3 lb. haricots verts(thin French green beans), trimmed
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 5 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. tarragon vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. white wine
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. coarse salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cover potatoes in a large saucepan with 1- inch deep cold water. Bring to boil and cover partially; lower heat to simmer. Cook about 10 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork. Drain in colander; cool to lukewarm temperature.
  2. Bring a pan of cold water to boil. Add beans, cook 1 minute or until crisp- tender. Remove from heat; drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, beans, tomatoes and red onion.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, white wine, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over potato mixture; tosss gently to coat. Serve at room temperature.

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