NEW POTATO & GREEN BEAN SALAD

New Potato & Green Bean Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Fresh lemn juice
1 clove Garlic clove, minced
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds Small red skinned potatoes
3/4 pound Haricots verts or other green beans, stems trimmed
1 Small red onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup Chopped fresh basil

Steps:

FOR DRESSING: Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and re-whisk before using.)
FOR SALAD: Steam potatoes until tender. Cool; cut into quarters. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling water until crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer beans to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain. Cut beans in half. Combine green beans, potatoes, onion and basil in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat, season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead; cover and let stand at room temperature.)