Potato and Green Bean Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
47%
Potato and Green Bean Salad
35 min.
10
210kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion? This Potato and Green Bean Salad is a must-try! It's a vibrant, flavorful, and satisfying salad that can easily complement a variety of main courses. Packed with fresh green beans, zesty bell peppers, and the bright flavors of lemon and parsley, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly nutritious.

The best part? It’s suitable for everyone! Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, this dish checks all the boxes. With its creamy, tangy dressing made from olive oil and mayonnaise, this salad is a great balance of texture and taste. The potatoes add heartiness, while the green beans bring a perfect crunch, making every bite a delicious experience.

What’s more, this recipe is simple to make, ready in just 35 minutes, and serves 10 people—making it an excellent choice for family gatherings, picnics, or barbecues. Plus, it's easy to customize with your favorite herbs or add-ins. Whether you're new to cooking or a seasoned pro, this Potato and Green Bean Salad will become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy it chilled and take your meal to the next level!

Ingredients

  • small bell peppers diced seeded
  • cup parsley fresh chopped fine
  • 0.5 pound green beans washed ends trimmed cut into thirds
  •  juice of lemon juiced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • pounds florida potatoes diced washed peeled
  • small onion diced red
  • 10 servings sea salt and ground pepper fresh to taste
  • 0.5 cup veganaise low-fat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • pot
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Kids Can: Snap the ends off the beans and break them into thirds.Fill medium-sized mixing bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside.Fill large sized stock pot 3/4 full with lightly salted water. Bring to rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add green beans to boiling water and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a hand strainer, remove green beans from boiling water and place into the ice water to stop them from cooking.After the green beans have cooled down, remove them from the ice water and set aside.Carefully add cut potatoes to same boiling water greens beans were cooked in. Cook potatoes in boiling water for around 15 minutes, depending on size. Once tender, drain and rinse with cold water.Kids Can: In large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice and olive oil. Stir the mayonnaise mixture to combine.
  3. Add all of the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and lightly stir to combine all flavors.Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.Keep potato salad cold in the refrigerator and stir before serving on favorite greens.

Nutrition Facts

Calories210kcal
Protein5.25%
Fat54.51%
Carbs40.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.08
Glycemic Load
12.61
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.85130441448%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.29mg
Hesperetin
0.87mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
12.93mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.99mg
Myricetin
0.92mg
Quercetin
3.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:210.29kcal
10.51%
Fat:12.87g
19.8%
Saturated Fat:1.6g
10.02%
Carbohydrates:21.38g
7.13%
Net Carbohydrates:17.91g
6.51%
Sugar:3.05g
3.39%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:269.4mg
11.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.79g
5.58%
Vitamin K:114.26µg
108.82%
Vitamin C:60.17mg
72.93%
Vitamin A:1359.41IU
27.19%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.28%
Potassium:532.19mg
15.21%
Fiber:3.48g
13.91%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.88%
Folate:44.62µg
11.16%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.58%
Magnesium:33.66mg
8.42%
Iron:1.47mg
8.16%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.65%
Phosphorus:73.25mg
7.32%
Vitamin B3:1.44mg
7.18%
Copper:0.13mg
6.59%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.78%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.35%
Calcium:32.18mg
3.22%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.06%