Today is More Herbs, Less Salt Day! Aimed at reducing sodium in our diets, More Herbs, Less Salt Day celebrates flavorful alternatives to traditional table salt. In honor of the day, here’s a delicious salt-free potato salad recipe for your Labor Day weekend picnics. Featuring red potatoes, fresh green beans, sun-dried tomatoes and Dijon mustard, this savory salad is sure to please your family and friends.

INGREDIENTS

For the salad:

• 1 pound red potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch wedges

• ½ cup red onions, thin-sliced

• ½ pound green beans, snapped in half

• ½ cup sun-dried tomato halves

• ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

For the rosemary vinaigrette:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

• ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. When the oven is hot, put 1 teaspoon olive oil onto a baking sheet. Heat for about 2 minutes, then spread potatoes in a single layer on pan. Roast potatoes for 10 minutes; turn with spatula. Roast 10 minutes more, or until golden brown and tender. Remove from the oven.

2. While potatoes are roasting, steam beans using a steamer inserted into a pot of boiling water. Cook about 5 minutes or until bright green; remove from heat.

3. Drop sun-dried tomato halves into the boiling water used to steam beans. When tomatoes are plump, remove from water, cool and cut into bite-sized pieces.

4. If you prefer a milder taste, put the sliced red onion into cold water, then drain.

5. To prepare rosemary vinaigrette, put all ingredients into small jar. Shake until combined.

6. Assemble all of the salad ingredients, including fresh rosemary.

7. Top the salad with rosemary vinaigrette, mixing well.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition facts (per serving):

Calories: 131; Fat: 5g; Carbs: 19g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 111mg

Recipe Card for Picnic Potato Salad

To make this recipe gluten free, use only spices or condiments that are gluten free. Read food labels carefully and contact the company listed on the food label if you have any questions.

Source:
The StayWell Company, LLC