I have a propensity towards warm salads. Don’t ask me why, but they seem ever so much more interesting than cold salads. This recipe on Tasty Kitchen caught my eye–roasted potatoes + delicious and creamy mustard dressing? Yes, please! I made a few changes, choosing to roast everything together instead of roasting the potatoes alone and steaming the green beans, and tweaking the oven time and temperature. But credit must go to the fabulous creators of the original recipe. Let’s observe a moment of silence for their Awesome Contribution to My Dinner Table.
When my darling husband heard that dinner was going to be a salad, I watched his reaction closely. And though he was perfectly polite, methinks I detected a glimmer of concern in his eyes. I could almost see the gears and cogs in his mind turning “A salad? Is she serious? Is it going to fill me up? Is it going to be satisfying enough?”
Of course, that’s all speculation. But whatever may have been going on in his precious man-brain, he absolutely loved it. We devoured the entire thing between the two of us. “This might have been good with a steak alongside,” I said. “No!” he exclaimed. “This is great just like this!”
When I have his full and enthusiastic endorsement, I know that my kitchen endeavors have met their ultimate goal.
And indeed, the sweet roasted flavor of the beans and potatoes with the tang of the vinegar and mustard dressing is perfection.
Ingredients
(Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a side dish)
1 lb small or fingerling potatoes
2 TBS olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic
1 lb green beans
2 shallots
For the dressing
1/4 cups olive oil
3 TBS white wine vinegar
1 1/2 TBS Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 pinch of salt
Preheat the oven to 425. Halve or quarter the potatoes . . .
. . . and set them aside. Wash and halve the green beans . . .
. . . mince the garlic, and quarter the shallots, separating out the lovely violet-colored layers with your fingers.
Put the potatoes, beans, garlic, and shallots on a large baking sheet.
Douse them with a generous amount of salt, pepper, and 2 TBS of olive oil.
Toss the veggies so that everything is coated evenly in the oil and seasoning, and then spread them into a single layer, like so.
Pop ’em in the oven, and bake them for 45 minutes, turning everything over at the halfway point.
In the meantime, put the dressing ingredients into a small bowl.
Whisk them together vigorously!
I tasted the dressing and wondered if it needed a little sugar, but trust me–it doesn’t. The roasting adds sweetness to the other ingredients, so once everything is combined, there will be a perfect balance of flavors.
Once the potatoes and green beans are finished, take ’em out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Dump everything in a large bowl, and pour the dressing over top.
Give it a good tossing to combine, and serve it warm!
So tasty. So filling.
I would eat this as a main dish any day. This salad doesn’t have to play second fiddle to anything else.
Do you need further evidence than this?
Click here for printer-friendly version: Warm Roasted Potato and Green Bean Salad
This looks delicious!!! And your photographs are beautiful. I am not a big potato fan and so to find a dish that really makes me want to eat it, even with potatoes is a great find! Thankyou for the share! I’m subscribing straight away!!
Awesome! Thank you! Heading over to check out your blog too . . .
The flavors and pictures and your write-up of this “hubby approved” salad were great, Jenna! I’ve tried similar “warm potato salad” recipes with steamed green beans — silly me. Loved your roast-em-all-together method. (Duh…) Thanks again for this!
P.S. I love the word “propensity.” 🙂
Is it bad that I want to add bacon? I think I might be a salty pig addict. Looks yum!
How could that impulse be bad??? Bacon sounds like a great addition to this salad–especially if you’re making it a main course.
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Wow, my husband wouldn’t have had just a gimmer of doubt. He would have outright asked for grilled cheese if I mentioned making a salad for dinner. It looks delicious, though. Maybe I’ll make it for myself – with some grilled cheese on hand in case he protests. 🙂
GOOD heavens. I might need to make out with that. Holy..
Ooh, another allergy friendly dish! Why thank you, Jenna!
Oh, lovely! I love your warm salads!
I really like that wooden spoon in the empty bowl. =) and the salad sounds tasty. I think it would definitely go well with a steak. =)
Ummm… YUM! Going on my menu list for the week!
I always love a good recipe where I already have all the necessary ingredients! No doubt my hubby will ask for steak or chicken added though. 😉
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This looks unbelievable. I have this thing about green beans … with potatoes… yum. If it weren’t for you and TKW, I really swear I would not have a recipe at all this summer – my family would not eat.
mmm looks amazing. i love warm salad too. 🙂
Wow that looks fantastic!! I have been on a one skillet/dish dinner kick lately, and this would do quite nicely – especially laden with veggies. The hunny would approve!! ~Megan
PS – thanks for all the congrats, it’s been a rewarding week. Love the blog also, btw!!
This look amazinglish delish..being a vegeterian potatoes and green beans are my favourite..and this looks so healthy and delicious…thankx for sharing..definitely gonna try it!!
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Sounds delicious! I’ve been looking for more meatless meals to add to my meal rotation!
Oh yum! There is nothing like roasted potatoes!!!
I was looking for a salad recipe just like this where the potatoes are roasted (love your pics, everything looks so yummy). I plan to add some bacon for added flavor. Thank you.
Awesome! I hope it turns out to your liking, Faith!
This has become one of our favorite recipes! The entire family loves it & our dinner guests always ask for the recipe. It’s such a sophisticated spin on traditional potato salad. And you also get some greens in it! Thanks so much for the delicious addition to our repertoire of go to dishes.
I’m so glad to hear that Leila! =)
YUM! I wish I was eating this right now. I plan to make this ASAP
Thank u for the inspiration! Modelled a warm salad on this recipe used red wine vinegar (in my pantry), fried haloumi, corn and Brussels sprouts, roasted kale and tomato and fresh carrot, Savoy cabbage, spring onions and cashew omg so yum – kid approved (not so keen on the Brussel sprouts!)