Michael Natkin's Potato and Green Bean Salad with Arugula Pesto

Name: Michael Natkin's Potato and Green Bean Salad with Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 57 grams baby arugula (about 3 cups loosely packed leaves); 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 59 milliliters loosely packed fresh mint leaves; 227 grams green beans, trimmed and halved; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 118 milliliters toasted walnut pieces (optional); 454 grams waxy potatoes, such as red-skinned

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Michael Natkin's Potato and Green Bean Salad with Arugula Pesto a try. One portion of this dish contains around 6g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 291 calories. This gluten free, fodmap friendly, whole 30, and vegan recipe serves 4. If you have baby arugula, olive oil, waxy potatoes, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour.

Instructions

Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water with the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to maintain a vigorous simmer. When the potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes (depending on size), transfer them to a bowl with a slotted spoon.

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Potato

Water

Salt

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Slotted Spoon

Bowl

Pot

Add the green beans to the water and boil for 2 1/2 minutes.

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Green Beans

Water

Transfer the green beans to a separate bowl. Rinse both vegetables in cold water until cool; drain well.

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Green Beans

Vegetable

Water

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Bowl

Cut the potatoes in half if they are much larger than bite-size. Set aside.

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Potato

Combine the arugula, mint, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cheese in a mini food processor. Process until the mixture forms a fairly smooth paste with some texture left. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender, or a regular blender if you make a double batch. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

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Olive Oil

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Arugula

Cheese

Garlic

Mint

Salt

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To complete the salad: Toss the potatoes and green beans with the arugula pesto, several grinds of black pepper, and the walnut pieces, if using. Taste, add more salt if needed, and serve.

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Walnut Pieces