CHILLED ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

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A dear departed friend gave me a copy of Jeff Smith's Frugal Gourmet as a gift many years ago and this was her favorite recipe from that book.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs russet potatoes
3/4 lb green beans, fresh trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 eggs, hard boiled, sliced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Simmer about 30 minutes until very tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully drain and allow to cool. Peel and cut into 1/2 inch dice.
  • Blanch the green beans for about 5 minutes in a pot of water. Drain and rinse beans in cold water. Drain well.
  • Lightly toss potatoes, beans, onion, and hard boiled eggs.
  • Whisk olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Add dressing to salad, toss and chill until ready to eat.

D.A Hutchinson
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This is my go-to potato salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Dollars
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Michael Cappiello
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This potato salad is the perfect balance of creamy and tangy.


MinorLag3
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad.


Rai Sunny
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This salad is a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids' diet.


Amir Yhap
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this recipe is really good.


Sriee Ochintro
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This potato salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for a summer picnic.


Luna&Lorenzo
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Abinas mandal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


A.N.M. Khalid Hossen
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I wasn't sure about the combination of ingredients in this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


Kwakhanya Casiwe
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This potato salad is the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Maha Salah Mahmoud
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I loved the addition of the capers and celery to this salad. It gave it a nice salty and crunchy flavor.


Lucy Miracle
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so well. I will definitely be making it again.


Hadly Werrant
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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.


Nika Khan
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This potato salad was a hit at our summer potluck! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and the dressing was perfectly tangy and creamy.