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Greek-Flavored Potato Salad

An exercise in elegant simplicity, this salad makes a delicious contribution to a buffet of room-temperature dishes for company.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

5 to 6 medium-large red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed
10 to 12 ounces fresh green beans (or one 10-ounce package frozen cut green beans, thawed)
1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives, preferably cured
4 ounces feta or crumbled goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
1/2 cup natural low-fat vinaigrette, preferably balsamic vinaigrette
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bake or microwave the potatoes until done but still firm. When cool enough to handle, but warm, cut into large dice.

    Step 2

    If using fresh green beans, trim them and cut them in half crosswise. Steam the fresh or frozen green beans with a little water in a covered saucepan, or in a covered container in the microwave, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Refresh under cool water until just warm, then drain thoroughly.

    Step 3

    Combine the potatoes and green beans in a serving container with the remaining ingredients and toss well. This is best served just warm or at room temperature.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    Calories: 236

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 10g

    Step 6

    Protein: 5g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrate: 32g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 17mg

    Step 9

    Sodium: 481mg

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