I pondered long and hard on how I could knock out as many veggies from my CSA box (thank you, Johnson's Backyard Garden!) in one dish without it becoming a messy hodgepodge. This is our fourth box, and I've just been loving the whole element of surprise, not knowing what to expect. This is quite strange because if you know me at all, I'm not so keen on surprises. The Hungryman has long given up on trying to work his "magic" and planning extravagant "events" for me. He can be romantic like that, and I'm sure he's still got it in him. Unfortunately, he married someone who clings to her "let's plan everything to a T" mentality as if her life depended on it. The good news is that I'm starting to let my hair down and trying to embrace some occasional spontaneity. After all, life is too short. So, ahem...I'm ready for your magical touch, Hungryman ;). Bring it on!
Sorry. I got sidetracked. Focus... With this green bean and potato salad, I was able to use 4 items from the box - green beans, potatoes, basil, and red onion. Not too shabby. I tossed it in a bold but not over-powering lemon anchovy dressing. Anchovy seriously is the key ingredient here, and before I lose some of you, let me assure you that its flavor is subtle and gets mellowed out by all the other components. There are some people who can eat anchovies on top of toast or crackers. I'm not one of them. Snuck into dressings, like this Green Goddess Dressing? I'm all in!
I added hardboiled eggs for some protein. You could add beans instead to make this vegetarian or serve alongside the meat of your choice. I especially enjoyed it with grilled salmon. If you've got the honor of preparing the Father's Day meal, this would be a perfect side dish to accompany grilled steak, perhaps, if he's a meat and potatoes kind of man. The Hungryman said this would also make for a great Thanksgiving side dish. Are we really talking about Thanksgiving already? Then again, I can't believe it's already June...
Ingredients
- 1 Ib. green beans rinsed and ends trimmed
- 2 lb. potatoes sliced into ½ in. pieces and roasted
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
Lemon Anchovy Dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Slice potatoes, toss with oil and salt & pepper, and roast in oven at 375F for 40-45 minutes, until browned and crisp.
- Meanwhile, blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well-salted boiling water until bright green in color and tender crisp, roughly 2 minutes. Drain water and shock in a bowl of ice water to stop from cooking.
- For the dressing - Add all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- When ready to serve, pour dressing over green beans, potatoes, and red onion. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange eggs on top.
Notes
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Lori Hart says
I love green bean salad and potato salad. This is the best of both worlds. I found you over at the Treasure Box Tuesdays link party. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you linked up this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it as much as I do. Here is the link https://bit.ly/1lNY6hK. Have a wonderful day!!
A. Coles says
Where's the lemon in the instructions? Juice of one lemon processed with the other dressing ingredients?
Min says
Thank you so much for bringing it to my attention! I added both the lemon juice and the zest.
Mike@TheIronYou says
My mum makes a salad very similar to this one and I used to always ask her for extra anchovies (because I'm like obsessed with anchovies!)
Thanks for the remainder Min, I'm going to make this soon!
Min says
I'm actually surprised by how much people love anchovies! When I was posting this recipe, I thought to myself that it may not be received very well bc of it. Go, anchovies ;). Can't wait for you to try this recipe. Perhaps you need to add 5 anchovies to the dressing hehe.
Robyn @ simply fresh dinners says
Hi Min,
I love this recipe! The flavours, colours, photography - all perfect! Pinned and stumbled. Have a great day.
Min says
Aww thank you, Robyn! Hope you have a blessed Sunday!
Consuelo - Honey & Figs says
Green bean-based salads are a favorite of mine, especially if they include eggs AND a side of grilled salmon! This one looks scrumptious with that lovely anchovy dressing. Perfect of summer bbq's!
Have a wonderful weekend! x
Min says
Hi Consuelo! Yes, this salad went perfectly with my salmon! I just recently went to a summer bbq, and I Got eaten a live by the mosquitos. My friends made their own concoction of bug repellant using natural essential oils, but in the end, I begged for Deet haha. But yes, this would be a perfect addition. YOu too! Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
You got some great things in your CSA Box!! This salad looks delicious - I love all the flavors you used!! What a great light dinner for summer!
Min says
I know! Oh, the joy of receiving a CSA box ;). Hope you try this recipe, Cate! I'm not sure where you live, but it looks like it's going to be another brutal one here in Texas.
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
I LOVE green beans! They were a staple in my home growing up! And lemon anchovy dressing? It sounds perfect! I am definitely giving this one a try 🙂 Pinned!
Min says
I actually didn't eat much green beans growing up, but it's now def one of my fav vegetables ;). Thank you for pinning!
Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says
This is such a beautiful dish! I love your use of maximum fresh ingredients - and flavour. Now we're in the northern hemisphere and back in summer (London is sunny!), I also appreciate how right it is for the weather 🙂
Min says
Kari! Glad to hear you made it to London safely! I've been thinking about you.
tanya says
This would be perfect for ANY holiday! This is absolutley amazing! I love the dressing!
Min says
Thank you, Tanya! It's such a simple yet flavorful dressing ;).
Monica says
What a gorgeous platter of food! It looks delicious and it's good for any time of year but makes me think of summer and the joy of eating outside. : )
Min says
You're absolutely right. It would be amazing to take to a summertime picnic!
Jennifer Glenn says
This looks fantastic! I've toyed with joining a CSA -- right now I just go to the Farmer's Market every Saturday. I love seeing all the bins of colorful vegetables and I get ridiculously excited trying to come up with ways to use them. I also love the egg on top. Perfect.
Min says
Thank you, Jennifer. It IS exciting, isn't it? I signed up for a bi-weekly box. This way, I don't feel too overwhelmed and end up wasting precious produce. So far it's working out great! 😉
Thao@ingoodflavor says
What a fantastic side dish! I really like how you incorporated anchovies into the dressing for a well rounded flavor. I could have just this as a meal.
Min says
Hi Thao! It's nice to "meet" you. Yes, the addition of anchovies was much appreciated by my husband as well.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I love any excuse to eat green beans! They are one of my favorite summer vegetables even though mine never sprouted this year 🙁 I'll have to pick some up at the farmer's market this weekend and make this salad. I hope you are having a great week, Min!
Min says
Aww that's ok! Your garden is absolutely gorgeous, and I'm sure it's producing lots of other tasty goodies for you to sink your teeth into ;). Our garden is not doing so well this year. And by that, I mean we didn't plant anything..oops
Trisha says
This looks like the perfect salad for summer picnics! Green and carbs and proteins--perfect! Side note--where did you get that pretty plate? I love it!
Min says
Thank you, Trisha! This would be great to take to a picnic. I got the plate from Crate and Barrel Outlet several months ago! I know..gorgeous, right? As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it.
ellie @ fit for the soul says
GAHHHH I'm drooling here!!!! This dish looks so amazing~and I love anchovy so much. The stinkier and "stranger" the ingredient, the better. 😛 I think it's awesome you're so organized and good at planning. It's my worst characteristic, lol.
Min says
Thanks, Ellie! Haha maybe you should add more anchovies to the dressing ;).