Marinated Green Bean Potato Salad

Pillsbury Picnics & Potlucks Cookbook 2003. This is delicious, even my 6 year old likes it.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, if desired
• 8 -10  red potatoes, cut into quarter
• 3⁄4 lb fresh green beans, cut in half
• 1  small onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings
• 1⁄2 cup  purchased  Italian salad dressing
•  fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Fill large sauce pan or dutch over half full with water; add salt. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to boil. Add green beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 6 minutes.
3. Add onion to beans; cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place in large bowl. Drain potatoes; add to beans and onions.
4. Add salad dressing and pepper to salad; mix well. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.