Chilled Italian Potato Salad

• russet potatoes↗2 lbs
• green beans, fresh trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces↗3⁄4 lb
• red onion, thinly sliced↗1⁄2 cup
• eggs, hard boiled, sliced↗2
• extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄2 cup
• mayonnaise↗1⁄4 cup
• lemon, juice of↗1⁄2
• parsley, chopped↗1 tablespoon
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Simmer about 30 minutes until very tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully drain and allow to cool. Peel and cut into 1/2 inch dice.

2. 2

   Blanch the green beans for about 5 minutes in a pot of water. Drain and rinse beans in cold water. Drain well.

3. 3

   Lightly toss potatoes, beans, onion, and hard boiled eggs.

4. 4

   Whisk olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Add dressing to salad, toss and chill until ready to eat.