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Grandma’s Italian Style Potato Salad

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A delicious creamy potato salad with green beans and tomatoes dressed with an Italian-Style vinaigrette.  This simple side dish is a healthier alternative to mayonnaise based versions and is perfect for barbecues,  picnics and tailgates.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. Yukon Gold or White Potato, scrubbed
  • 1 lb. Fresh Green Beans, washed
  • 3 Large Roma Tomatoes, washed, seeded (about 1 1/2 cups chopped) OR
  • 1 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, washed
  • 3 teaspoons Table Salt for boiling water
  • 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar, (Champagne, Prosecco or Sherry Vinegars may be used)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

For Dressing:

  • 3 teaspoons Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
  • 6 teaspoons White Vinegar or other white wine vinegar (See Above.)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian Dressing Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. In a pot of boiling water, add 2 teaspoons of table salt.  Add the the potatoes and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and continue to cook the potatoes over medium to medium-low heat.  The potatoes are cooked when a knife can be inserted easily, about 20-30 minutes.  The cooking time will depend on the size of your potatoes.   Remove from water and place in a bowl to cool.  Reserve the boiling water for the green beans.   
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, trim the ends from the green beans and cut them into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces.
  3. In the same pot of water, add one more teaspoon of salt and cook the green beans until they are tender about 10-15 minutes. Drain off water and rinse under cool water to halt the cooking process.  Chill.
  4.  Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and discard the skins.  Cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise.  Then cut each half, in thirds lengthwise.   Cut the lengths into small, bite sized pieces, and place in a bowl.   Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of champagne vinegar*, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, mix to combine.  Let vinegar soak into potatoes.   
  5. Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise and removed seeds.  Cut each half into thirds and cut the thirds into bite size pieces.
  6. Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing.   
  7. In a large mixing bowl, mix together marinated potato, cooked green beans and tomatoes.  Pour the dressing over all of the ingredients and gently mix to combine.  Chill until ready to serve. 

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