Warm Green Bean and Potato Salad with Goat Cheese
Savor a delightful combination of green beans, potatoes, red peppers, and goat cheese in a delectable salad that pairs wonderfully with chicken or pork. Get creative by trying different potato varieties like purple potatoes and exploring alternative soft cheeses like garlic and herb blends.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 serving olive oil cooking spray
- ½ pound frozen French-style green beans, thawed
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 (8 ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Place potatoes in a large bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, grease with cooking spray. Cook and stir the green beans and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Transfer the green bean mixture into the large bowl with the potatoes. Add the balsamic vinaigrette, roasted red peppers, and basil; toss lightly. Stir in the goat cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 2mg
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