Ingredients

  • 12 teaspoon salt, for water
  • 6 -7 medium red potatoes, unpeeled (about 2 lbs.)
  • 12 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 12 cup chopped red onion
  • 4 -5 fresh basil leaves, slivered
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 14 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 14 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Tabasco sauce, to taste
  • 12 teaspoon sugar
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 12 cup olive oil

Method

  • Make the dressing: in a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oil.
  • Slowly whisk in the oil; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the salad: In a saucepan, bring enough salted water to cover potatoes to a boil.
  • Add in potatoes, decrease heat to med-low and gently boil until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process; drain again; set aside to cool.
  • When cool, cut potatoes into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
  • Add beans to the same saucepan with water to cover; bring to a boil; decrease heat to medium; cook beans until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain under cold water to stop the cooking process; pat dry, cut in half, and add to the bowl with the potatoes.
  • Add in onion, basil, and parsley; toss with Dijon dressing; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours; serve cold or at room temperature.