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Home » Roasted Potato & Green Bean Salad

Roasted Potato & Green Bean Salad

April 27, 2013 By Diane Smith 5 Comments

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I wanted to use up what we had on hand, and that was, you guessed it, for this roasted potato and green bean salad. You may have heard of the KISS principle…. Keep it simple, silly. That’s my motto most days.

Green Bean Potato Salad

This recipe makes a great side dish for your summer parties, and it would also make a great dish to bring along on a picnic.

As I was preparing the dish, I thought that this plant-based way of eating is just preparing side dishes to be the main course most days. You just want to make them the star.

Add some tofu or tempeh if you must, but why not just eat the veggies? It’s surprising to know, but vegetables have protein, too.

Green Bean Potato Salad

A medium-sized potato contains 2.1 grams of protein, not to mention its other qualities, about 620 mg of potassium (that’s more than a normal-sized banana), 1.3 grams of fiber from the skin, and no fat. Green beans have about 2 grams of protein in 1 cup.

Have a look at a few more salad recipes:

  • Arugula, Orange Fennel Salad
  • Three-Bean Salad
  • Curried Chickpea Rice Salad
  • Macaroni Salad

Green Bean Potato Salad-2

There seems to be some confusion or misinformation about just how much protein we need.

To quote Dr. McDougall, who is a firm believer in a plant-based diet for health and wellness and has a clinic devoted to turning people’s lives around (you can check it out here: Dr. McDougall’s Health and Medical Center).

Our greatest time of growth—thus, the time of our greatest need for protein—is during our first 2 years of life—we double in size. At this vigorous developmental stage our ideal food is human milk, which is 5% protein. 

Compare this need to food choices that should be made as adults—when we are not growing. Rice is 8% protein, corn 11%, oatmeal 15%, and beans 27%.

Thus protein deficiency is impossible when calorie needs are met by eating unprocessed starches and vegetables.

Roasted Potato and Green Bean Salad

So enjoy your veggies, and don’t worry too much about protein. If you’d like to know more about getting protein on a plant-based diet, read this article, “Am I Getting Enough Protein on a Plant-Based Diet?”

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Roasted Potato Green Bean Salad! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

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Roasted Potato & Green Bean Salad

This unique roasted potato and green bean salad is a feast for the eyes and is a perfect plant-based dish for your next BBQ.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Steamer Basket
  • Stainless Steel Pot Set
  • Baking Sheet
  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids

Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1-2 medium yams peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 cups green beans trimmed and cut into 1 1/2″ pieces
  • 1/2 red onion sliced thinly
  • Optional: Kalamata olives, or any olives you have on hand

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp grainy or regular mustard
  • salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Steam the green beans for about 10 minutes until tender and roast the potatoes in a 400 degree oven 10 minutes until tender. To keep from sticking to the pan, you can add a little non-stick spray.
  • Mix the beans and potatoes with the red onion and optional olives.
  • Prepare the dressing and pour over vegetables. Mix to combine, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Salt and Olives not included

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Potato & Green Bean Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
226
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.6
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
54
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
50.6
g
17
%
Fiber
 
8.8
g
37
%
Sugar
 
5.6
g
6
%
Protein
 
6.2
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
250
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
74.3
mg
90
%
Calcium
 
70
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2.7
mg
15
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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Comments

  1. Ann Lloyd

    March 13, 2017 at 7:03 am

    Did I miss something? Was there a particular dressing to go with this salad? I couldn’t see a recipe for one..

    Ann Lloyd

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      March 13, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      Hi Ann, I’ll separate the dressing ingredients to make it clearer.

      Reply
  2. Ann Lloyd

    March 13, 2017 at 7:04 am

    Whoops….I think I have got it now…sorry

    Reply
  3. Carlie and Megan

    April 23, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      April 24, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
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