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It's the middle of summer and the vegetables are abundant. I love picking up red potatoes at my local CSA. Green beans are plentiful and the tomatoes are starting to come in. Here is a quick and easy salad. Reprinted from The China Study Cookbook.



Ingredients
  • 1 ½ pounds unpeeled red skin potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¾ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced small
  • ½ cup  All Purpose Vinaigrette
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp dried tarragon or 2 Tbsp minced fresh tarragon, or substitute rosemary or thyme

Instructions
  • 1. In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
  • 2. Add the potatoes and green beans, and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes or until tender.
  • 3. Drain and rinse the vegetables under cold water. Add the vegetables to a bowl, then add the remaining ingredients.
  • 4. Gently toss to mix well.

All Purpose Vinaigrette Ingredients by Chef Del Sroufe

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup minced shallot
  • ground black pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.



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