Green Bean and Potato Salad

Summary

Yield
12 Servings
Source

Cuisine at Home, August 2011

Prep time1 1⁄2 hours

Description

Ingredients

1⁄2CupOlive Oil
1⁄4CupWhite Wine
1⁄4CupWhite Wine Vinegar
3TablespoonDijon Mustard
2TablespoonShallots
2TeaspoonGarlic (minced)
3PoundRed New Potatoes (cut into 1-inch wedges)
1PoundHaricot Verts (trimmed, halved crosswise)
6 Bacon Slices (diced)
1⁄2CupScallions (chopped)
2TablespoonTarragon (minced)
 DashSalt
 DashGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1.For the vinaigrette, whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2.For the salad, cover potatoes with cold salted water in a pot. Bring water to a boil, and cook potatoes until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Pour 3/4 cup vinaigrette over warm potatoes; let cool, 20-30 minutes.
3.Boil haricots verts in same pot of water until tender, 3-4 minutes; drain. Transfer haricot verts to a large bowl, and toss with 1/4 cup vinaigrette; set aside to cool, 20-30 minutes.
4.Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
5.Gently stir potatoes, scallions, tarragon, and remaining 1/4 cup vinaigrette into haricots verts. Season salad with salt and pepper and top with bacon.