Tuesday, June 17, 2014

GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD



GREEN BEAN
 AND POTATO  SALAD




Green bean and potato salad is a very good choice for hot summer days. It can be prepared a day ahead. But cucumber and tomato must add just before serve.


INGREDIENTS

250g / 1/2 lb fresh green beans
3 medium potatoes
1/2 cup kalamata olives,
1 tomato
1 cucumber
1 medium onion, sliced (optional)

DRESSING
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili pepper

Trim green beans , cut into 1inch long, steam. Boil potatoes the skin is on , peel and cut into small cubes. Prepare dressing mixing all ingredients, pour over bean and potato mixture while they are still hot. Mix well , cover and leave half an hour. Add kalamata olives, tomato and cucumber.