Green Bean and Potato Salad Recipe Reviews - Allrecipes.com (Pg. 1)
Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2013
best served warm or room temperature the dressing ( for me) tends to get too gloppy after its been in the fridge. if I made this for a party I would use white wine vinegar and it wouldn't turn the potatoes brown.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2012
I'd like to give credit where credit is due. The original version of this recipe came from Bon Apetit in 1984, and quickly became one of my go-to recipes for a delicious and different potato salad. What will make this 5 stars is to revisit the original recipe, by using fresh Haricots Verts (French green beans). They have a lovely crisp-tender texture, and a wonderful flavor that is different from the standard green bean. Also, cut potatoes in quarters first, then steam them until tender, then cool. Add the Haricots Verts to a large pot of boiling salted water, and boil approx. 5 minutes, until just crisp-tender, drain, and add them to a bowl of ice water to cool and maintain crisp-tender texture. Cut beans in half. Combine beans, potatoes, onion, basil. Pour dressing over, then salt and pepper to taste. Can be prepared 4 hrs. ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.
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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2011
I just loved this and enjoyed every bite of it! I boiled the potatoes for 10 minutes, added the beans, then let it boil another 5 minutes - both the potatoes and the beans were perfectly cooked and retained their vibrant colors. I don't much care for balsamic vinegar so I used white wine vinegar in its place. I also used green onion rather than red as I like its mild, fresh flavor. I added the dressing while the potatoes were still warm and they just soaked it right up. And, reminiscent of a dish I enjoy in Rome, I added sauteed shrimp (there they also add calamari and tomatoes). I served this at room temperature along with "Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach," also from this site, to accompany our Stone Crab Claws feast.
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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2011
Pretty good, a little soupy. The dressing was a little too acidic.
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Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2011
Not too good. Too much vinegar. Kids didn't like the flavor, it was ok with me.
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Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2011
very good, something different. i overcooked the potatoes a little, but it was still very good. and i also used only 2/3-3/4 of the dressing and it was plenty.
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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2011
LOVED this! The only major change I made was to cut the olive oil in half (seemed to solve the "too much sauce" problem other users had), and it was delightfully acidic. Subbed yellow onion (didn't have red) and soy sauce for the worcestershire sauce... perfect summertime salad! Best overnight!
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Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2011
This is a great salad for a summer meal. In a pinch, you can use frozen green beans and add them to the boiling potatoes for just a minute to thaw them out, then drain both veggies and continue on with the recipe.
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Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2011
Delicious and oh so easy! The flavor from the seasonings is sooooooo good! This is a keeper! Thank-you!
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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2011
Delicious! Will definitely make again. Made exactly as instructed.
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