GREEN BEANS AND RED POTATOES VINAIGRETTE

Green Beans And Red Potatoes Vinaigrette image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 to 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed
Salt to taste
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 teaspoons dry mustard
10 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
10 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced scallions
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Cook the potatoes in lightly salted water. Drain.
Wash the beans and steam until tender but crisp, five to 10 minutes. Drain, run under cold water and refrigerate.
In a large bowl, blend the mustard, vinegar and olive oil. Stir in the scallions.
Cut the potatoes into quarters and stir them into the dressing. Season with pepper and set aside until ready to serve.
To serve, toss the beans and the basil with the potatoes. Adjust the seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 677 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams