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Red Potato and Green Bean Salad

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
3/4 pound small green beans, rinsed and stem ends trimmed
1 small sweet onion coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Balsamic Vinaigrette

 
   
Preparation:  
   

Prepare Balsamic Vinaigrette. In a large pot over medium-high heat, steam potatoes until tender. Remove from heat and let cool; cut into quarters.

In a pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans approximately 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp tender. Remove from heat and drain. Transfer bean to a bowl of ice water and let cool. When cool, drain and cut beans in half.

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, green beans, sweet onion, and basil. Add Balsamic Vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.