Name: Italian Potato and Green Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans ( I used Haricots Verts); 4 large white potatoes; 1 small sweet onion or red onion- finely sliced; pinch of cayenne pepper; 1/8 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp. capers; salt and pepper to taste

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Potato and Green Bean Salad is a delightful side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal during the warm grilling season. Made with fresh ingredients and tossed in a simple vinaigrette, this Italian Potato and Green Bean Salad offers a light, zesty, and juicy flavor in every bite. It’s truly the best!

Chunks of boiled potatoes, and greens beans are tossed in a large salad bowl with seasonings and sliced red onions.

Italian Vegetable Salads…but Better!

Italian vegetable salads like this one are loaded with flavor… and best of all? Our Italian potato and green bean salad is one that does not contain dairy, making it an ideal one for BBQ’s, picnics, and any al-fresco dining. This Potato and Green Bean Salad is free from butter, sour cream, and even mayonnaise. Perfect!

This recipe is similar to our Easy Italian Potato Salad, only this one includes green beans. The potatoes are juicy and tender, while the green beans are crisp and delicious. And, the vinaigrette is tangy and perfect for this kind of salad. Every time we make it, everyone loves it and asks for the recipe.

An Italian salad like this one is ideal to serve all season long. All the flavors in this potato salad pop – making every bite more enjoyable! Ideal for a side dish with any grilled steaks, chicken, or fish.

Fresh produce, like potatoes, green beans, red onions, capers, and oregano, is what gives this potato salad its bold flavors. This is SO good, we can’t wait for you to try this recipe!

If you love vegetable salads, be sure to try our Italian Tomato Salad, Green Beans and Carrot Salad, next! Plus, don’t miss our mom’s Maria’s Best Carrot Salad. These are all ideal and healthier salads to serve all season long.

Chunks of boiled potatoes, green beans and sliced red onions, all tossed in a large salad bowl.

Reasons we LOVE this Potato and Green Bean Salad…

Green beans, as well as potatoes, are rich in vitamins and minerals, and both are naturally good sources of fiber.
No need to embellish these vegetables; clean eating means flavoring with a simple vinaigrette with simple seasonings.
A definite crowd-pleaser at gatherings, and an ideal salad for all outdoor entertaining, including picnics and barbecues.
It’s the perfect side dish that will complement all meats, poultry, and fish.
Best of all! You can make it ahead of time, and serve it at room temperature (which is the way we prefer).

Anna and Liz’s Recipe Tips:

An ideal vegetable salad to make ahead!
Be careful not to over-boil or overcook the potatoes or the beans, or you will be left with a mushy salad.
Also, you can allow the salad to sit on the counter for a few minutes or even a few hours before serving. This will allow the vinaigrette to get absorbed into the potatoes, making them more juicy.
For your preference, you can adjust the seasonings to your liking, add more oregano, plus add additional olive oil and vinegar, as needed.

Ingredients You Will Need:

For our Italian Potato and Green Bean Salad recipe, you will need the following ingredients: (Plus, our recipe card is located at the bottom.)

Fresh green beans – steamed until tender to the bite
Large white potatoes – boiled, then peeled and quartered
Sweet onion or red onion – finely sliced
Seasonings – cayenne pepper, dried oregano, salt, and pepper
Dressing – some extra virgin olive oil and cider vinegar
Capers – a couple of teaspoons

How to Make Italian Potato and Green Bean Salad?

We will just walk through our directions here, so you’ll get an understanding of how simple this recipe is:

In a large pot of boiling water. Boil potatoes (with skins) until you can insert a knife easily through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and run under cold water for a few minutes to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.

A pot filled with potatoes and water. and running water over them.

2. Next, remove green beans from the bag, give them a good rinse, and toss them into a double steamer pot over boiling water and steam the beans for about 3 to 5 minutes. When beans are tender to the bite, remove, drain, and then add them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Set aside. Then cut them in half.

Blanching green beans, tossing into ice water, then cut into halves.

3. When potatoes are completely cooled. Gently remove the skins, then slice potatoes horizontally into 1-inch pieces. Transfer into a large salad bowl.

4. Add the green beans and sliced onions. Pour in the olive oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Toss in the capers and season with a little salt and pepper, to taste. Toss gently and taste to adjust the seasonings. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Best served at room temperature.

Helpful Tip! Before you serve, toss the salad again, then taste! Keep in mind, you can add additional vinegar and olive oil since the veggies will absorb some of the vinaigrette while it sits and marinates.

Make Ahead & Storing

This salad can be made one day ahead and kept in the refrigerator in a bowl, covered with a clear wrap or aluminum foil. Plus, the leftovers kept chilled will last for up to 3 days.

A Terrific Side Dish…

Potato and Green Bean Salad is a side dish the whole family will enjoy! Nutritious and delicious, the extra virgin olive oil offers the earthy richness it deserves – and in a healthy way! Serve it chilled, warm, or at room temperature. It’s delicious served either way.

ENJOY!!

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More Tasty Vegetable Salads!

Italian Potato and Green Bean Salad

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

A delicious vegetable salad, our Italian Potato and Green Bean Salad is made with fresh ingredients and tossed in a simple vinaigrette. This Italian salad offers a light, zesty, and juicy flavor in every bite. It's truly the best!

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans ( I used Haricots Verts)
4 large white potatoes
1 small sweet onion or red onion- finely sliced
pinch of cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. capers
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling water. Boil potatoes ( with skins) until you can insert a knife easily through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain and run under cold water for a few minutes to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
Next, grab the green beans and give them a good rinse, and toss them into a double steamer pot over boiling water, then steam the beans for about 3 to 5 minutes. When beans are tender to the bite, remove, drain, and then add them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Set aside. Then cut them in half.
When potatoes are completely cooled, gently remove the skins, then slice potatoes horizontally into 1-inch pieces.
Transfer into a large salad bowl. Add the green beans and sliced onions.
Pour in the olive oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Toss in the capers and season with a little salt and pepper, to taste.
Toss gently and taste to adjust the seasonings.
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Best served at room temperature.
Serves 6

Notes

Be careful not to over-boil or overcook either the potatoes or the beans, or you will be left with a mushy salad.
Also, let the salad sit on the counter for a few minutes or even a few hours before serving. This will allow the vinaigrette to get absorbed into the potatoes, making them more juicy.
To your preference, you can adjust the seasonings, plus the olive oil and vinegar, as needed.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 273Total Fat: 8.8gSaturated Fat: 1,3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 63mgCarbohydrates: 45.3gFiber: 8.8gProtein: 5.7g

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

xo Anna and Liz

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