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Lemon Herb Potato Salad with Green Beans and Capers
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes until bright green and still crisp. Drain and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again once cooled.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Add the slightly cooled potatoes and green beans to the bowl. Toss gently to coat everything in the dressing.
  • Stir in the capers, parsley, and dill. Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Make this salad a few hours ahead so the potatoes absorb the lemon dressing. If it sits in the fridge overnight, bring it back to room temperature and add a quick squeeze of fresh lemon before serving to brighten the herbs again. The capers provide enough salt for most palates, so taste before adding extra.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large pot, Colander, Mixing bowl, Whisk