Green Bean and New Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, about 5-6 2 inch red potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces (4-5 big handfuls)
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chives, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste, don't be shy

Directions

1. 1

   Potatoes and beans:.

2. 2

   Steam potatoes for 7 minutes or until barely tender. Add green beans. Steam for 7 minutes of until just tender. Potatoes may be boiled and/or green beans cooked separately. Remove potatoes and beans to a bowl and cool for 15 minutes. (I used a cookie sheet).

3. 3

   Dressing:.

4. 4

   Whisk together vinegar, mustard and olive oil.

5. 5

   Assemble:.

6. 6

   Pour dressing over potatoes and beans. Add onion, chives, parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Benefits from sitting a bit.