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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIngredients for Bean and Potato Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This bean and potato salad is a vibrant mix of refreshing, crisp vegetables and savoury bacon. Here’s what you’ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- New potatoes<\/strong>: No need to peel the small potatoes \u2014 just scrub them clean with a brush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bacon<\/strong>: Smoked bacon cut into small cubes adds a hearty flavour. Opt for organic quality if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Green beans<\/strong>: In season from July to October, but available year-round. Fresh green beans taste best.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Radishes<\/strong>: Thinly sliced for crunch and a peppery freshness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fresh herbs<\/strong>: Dill and flat-leaf parsley add bright, herby flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spring onions, garlic, and capers<\/strong>: This trio adds a punch of freshness. Capers in brine provide a salty depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dressing ingredients<\/strong>: Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and garlic come together for a magical vinaigrette \u2014 no mayonnaise needed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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Ready in just 35 minutes, this vibrant salad comes together easily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Boil the potatoes<\/strong> in salted water with a bay leaf for extra flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Make the dressing<\/strong> while the potatoes cook \u2014 just mix the ingredients together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Toss warm potatoes with the dressing<\/strong> and let them cool slightly to soak up flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Crisp the bacon<\/strong> in a pan until golden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blanch the green beans<\/strong> in boiling water, then rinse with cold water to keep them crisp and green.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Assemble the salad<\/strong> by combining potatoes, beans, bacon, radishes, herbs, green onion, and capers. Season to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Exact ingredient quantities are in the printable recipe card below!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for making this potato and green bean salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1) For the potatoes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It all starts with choosing the right potato. I like to go to my local farmers market as there are many types to chose from. For this recipe, I decided on a French variety of new potato. Most important is that the potatoes are firm (waxy) and hold their shape when cooked. And I like to chose ones that have a really thin, clear skin, which means no peeling required! Plus extra vitamins! Red skinned ones are also one of my favourite choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) For the green beans.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For this mayo-free potato salad recipe, I like to blanch the green beans after the potatoes are done, as this lets the potatoes cool down while tossed in the dressing (also so they soak up the flavours) as I prepare the rest of the salad. Most important for the green beans is to give them a cold bath after blanching them. Quickly cooling them off stops them from continuing to cook, keeping them crisp-tender and helps lock in their brilliant green colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow to adapt this this Green Bean Potato Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Make it vegetarian<\/strong> \u2014 skip the bacon and add a couple of sliced boiled eggs, or perhaps some shavings of parmesan cheese (if you are a strict vegetarian choose a vegetarian parmesan <\/a>\u2014 one that is not made with calf rennet).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Make it vegan<\/strong> \u2014 skip the bacon and add a handful of Kalamata or green olives. Or toss in some halved cherry tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For more potato salad recipes with green beans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How about trying my recipe for Chimichurri Potato Salad with Green Beans<\/a>, New Potato Salad with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes<\/a> or Roasted Corn and Potato Salad with Green Beans<\/a>. Otherwise, check out my recipe archives for other Potato Salad <\/a>recipe inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n
- Make it vegan<\/strong> \u2014 skip the bacon and add a handful of Kalamata or green olives. Or toss in some halved cherry tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Make the dressing<\/strong> while the potatoes cook \u2014 just mix the ingredients together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bacon<\/strong>: Smoked bacon cut into small cubes adds a hearty flavour. Opt for organic quality if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n