Potato, Green Bean and Avocado Salad
Description
Now forget about the mayo potato salads and talk about garlic, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice and cilantro – I feel this deep pride to this combination, being born and raised in Lebanon – a classic combination in lots of Lebanese recipes. Not to mention the green beans and avocados – they do take your potatoes to another tier and make your salad more special.
Ingredients
- 1 Kg / 2 lb. 4 oz. potatoes peeled and cubed
- 300 g./10.5 oz. green beans cleaned and trimmed at the ends
- 2 medium sized avocados peeled, seeded and cubed
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 2/3 cup cilantro finely chopped
- A juice of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to very low, cover the pot and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until they are almost tender, but still hold their shape. Drain in a colander and leave them to dry out until completely cool.
- Meanwhile place the green beans in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to very low, cover up and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the crushed garlic and roughly smash the green beans with a mortar and pestle or a potato masher, infusing the garlic with the beans.
- Add the avocado cubes to the mashed green beans.
- When the potato cubes have completely cooled down, add them to the green beans and avocados.
- Toss the lemon juice and olive oil. Add the chopped cilantro and season with salt. Combine together and serve. Enjoy!!
Notes
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