Description
Vibrant and Zesty, this Oil-Free Italian Potato Salad recipe is bursting with nourishing veggies in a delectable oil-free Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Ingredients:
- 1 lb. 8 oz. petite gold potatoes *
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
Green Bean Ingredients:
- 8 to 12 oz. fresh green beans, cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Sprinkle baking soda *
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 cups grape/cherry tomatoes, halved *
- 3 Tablespoon capers, drained (optional) *
- ¾ cup sliced black olives
- ½ to ¾ cup sliced red onions
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons tahini
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (+/-) *
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (+/-)
- ¼ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Optional Topping:
- Sprinkle finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Place the whole petite gold potatoes into a stock pot of cold water, add the sea salt and bring to a boil. Once boiling add the baking soda and gently boil until just tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until the potatoes no longer warm. Set aside to drain.
- Place a pan of water into a stock pot and bring to a boil, once boiling add the sea salt, baking soda, and cut green beans. Begin the timer now and gently boil for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water until no longer warm. Set aside to drain.
- Place all the Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well until smooth and emulsified, set aside.
- Place all the Salad Ingredients (including the cooked and green beans) into a large bowl. Slice the boiled petite gold potatoes in half and add in as well. Gently mix to combine, then pour the Dressing over top, mix well. Sprinkle with some freshly chopped basil. Serve and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4 to 5