italian potato salad

Name: Italian Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) russet potatoes; 3/4 pound(s) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces; 1/2 cup(s) red onion, thinly sliced; 2 - hard boiled eggs; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1/2 - juice from 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped; - salt and pepper to taste

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debbie lopez

Northen, CA

Updated on Feb 25, 2015

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. Family favorite at get togethers and pot lucks.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds russet potatoes
3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 - hard boiled eggs
1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 - juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make italian potato salad

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Blanch the green beans for about 5 minutes in a pot of water. Drain and rinse beans in cold water. Drain well.
Step 3

Lightly toss potatoes, beans, onion, and hard boiled eggs.
Step 4

Whisk olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 5

Add dressing to salad, toss and chill until ready to eat.
Step 6

Hope you enjoy!
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