How to Make Garden Fresh Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no better way to enjoy the bounty of the season than with a garden fresh salad. Packed with colorful vegetables, crisp greens, and a tangy vinaigrette, this salad is a celebration of summer's harvest. Whether you're picking produce from your own backyard garden or selecting the freshest offerings at the local farmer's market, this salad is a delicious showcase for the vibrant flavors of nature's bounty.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound new red potatoes, scrubbed and halved
  • 1 pound new white potatoes, scrubbed and halved
  • ½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
  • ½ pound fresh wax beans, trimmed and snapped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the green beans and wax beans during the last 2 minutes to blanch them. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Cool before adding to the dressing.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, celery, dill, salt, and pepper. Add the cooled potatoes and beans, and stir to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    163 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 86mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 601mg