Best 8 Chilled Green Bean And Red Potato Salad Recipes

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Escape the summer heat with this refreshing Chilled Green Bean and Red Potato Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the crispness of green beans, the heartiness of red potatoes, and a tangy, creamy dressing. This salad is not only a delight to the palate but also a feast for the eyes, thanks to the vibrant colors of the vegetables. Its simplicity makes it a perfect side dish for any summer gathering, potluck, or barbecue. With just a few easy steps, you can create this delectable salad that will be the star of your summer table.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also offers variations to cater to different dietary needs and preferences. For those following a vegan lifestyle, there's a vegan version that replaces the mayonnaise with a creamy vegan dressing. If you're watching your carbs, there's a low-carb option that uses cauliflower instead of potatoes. And for those who love a bit of spice, there's a spicy version that adds a kick of heat with chili powder and cayenne pepper. With so many options to choose from, there's a perfect Chilled Green Bean and Red Potato Salad for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POTATO SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 2 pounds quartered Yukon Gold potatoes in salted boiling water until tender, adding 1/2 pound halved green beans in the last 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Whisk 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons grainy mustard, 1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with the vegetables along with 2 chopped celery stalks and 1/2 sliced red onion.

POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Whether eaten warm or out of the fridge, this bright, crunchy potato salad pairs perfectly with grilled meats like pork, steak or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces green beans
2 pounds peeled small potatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Simmer green beans in salted water until barely tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or wire-mesh skimmer, and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain, and pat dry. Add potatoes to the same pot of salted water, and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes, and halve them. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and thyme in a large bowl. Add potatoes, beans, and red onion. Gently toss. Season with salt.

GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD



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For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings it. -Connie Dicavoli, Shawnee, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cubed
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, optional
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender, adding green beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain., Transfer potatoes and green beans to a large bowl; add onion and, if desired, mint. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD



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A twist on potato salad. Green beans and potatoes are served in a Dijon mustard and balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by OMEGAJASMINE

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds red potatoes
¾ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 small red onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot, and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Throw in the green beans to steam after the first 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut potatoes into quarters. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with fresh basil, red onion, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and olive oil. Pour over the salad, and stir to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 97.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

GREEN BEAN, RED ONION, AND ROAST POTATO SALAD WITH ROSEMARY VINAIGRETTE



Green Bean, Red Onion, and Roast Potato Salad with Rosemary Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Blender     Olive     Onion     Potato     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Rosemary     Green Bean     Summer     Vegan     Boil     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds red boiling potatoes
2/3 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried, plus rosemary sprigs for garnish
1 red onion, halved lengthwise and sliced thin lengthwise
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
24 Kalamata or Niçoise olives, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • Halve the potatoes, unpeeled, and cut them into 1-inch wedges. In a large roasting pan heat 1/3 cup of the oil in the middle of a preheated 425°F. oven for 5 minutes, add the potatoes, tossing them to coat them with the oil, and roast them, stirring them every 10 minutes, for 30 minutes, or until they are tender. Let the potatoes cool in the pan. In a blender purée the garlic, the vinegar, the rosemary leaves, and salt to taste, with the motor running add the remaining 1/3 cup oil in a stream, and blend the dressing until it is emulsified. In a small bowl of ice and cold water let the onion soak for 5 minutes, drain it well, and pat it dry. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the green beans for 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, and drain them in a colander. Refresh the beans under cold water and pat them dry. In a very large bowl combine the potatoes, the onion, the green beans, and the olives, add the dressing, and toss the salad gently. Serve the salad, garnished with the rosemary sprigs, at room temperature.

GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1/3 pound thin green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
2 pounds small Yukon, white, or red skinned potatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 to 4 slices smoky bacon, finely chopped
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 small red Fresno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
3 tablespoons cider or wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and blanch the beans for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider, rinse, drain, and reserve. Add the potatoes to the water and bring back to a boil. Cook the potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are nearly done, add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil to a small skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and crisp for 2 to 3 minutes, and then add the shallots and chile. Cook for 2 more minutes, and then stir in the vinegar, sugar, and stock.
  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot.
  • Pour the bacon mixture over the potatoes and add the green beans, parsley, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and stir to combine. Serve warm or cold.

CHILLED GREEN BEAN AND RED POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Chilled Green Bean and Red Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb green beans, snipped
2 lbs red potatoes, halved
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, minced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh dill
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup salad oil
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Drain and cool with cold water.
  • Cook potatoes until fork tender.
  • Cool and place in bowl with beans and peppers.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over vegetables.
  • Toss gently and refrigerate for 1 hour.

MARINATED GREEN BEAN & RED POTATOES SALAD



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This is my favorite summer salad recipe. I make the day before because it tastes better the second day when the flavors blend (and they blend nicely!). It's a very pretty salad that you'll be proud to serve.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb fresh green beans (washed & ends cut off)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
4 cups cubed red potatoes
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in 2 Dutch ovens (can do separately if you only have 1).
  • Add green beans to one; reduce heat to medium& cook, covered, 8 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
  • Remove beans with slotted spoon.
  • Add potatoes to other Dutch oven.
  • Cook, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove potatoes; drain.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt, dill weed, thyme, and pepper in medium bowl; whisk to combine.
  • Add green beans and potatoes; stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days, stirring occasionally.
  • To complete recipe, garnish with tomato wedges.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes or green beans. They should be tender but still have a little bit of a bite to them.
  • Let the salad cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or crumbled bacon. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This chilled green bean and red potato salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give this salad a try!

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