Green Bean & Potato Salad with Ale dressing. YUMMY

We were invited today to go to an Oktoberfest Party and of course the side dish had to be German. I went on foodnetwork and tried to figure out what in the world I was going to make. Here it is ! Delicious. I made some of my own changes to make it my way and a lil healthier. It was a hit! I also DOUBLED the whole recipe and it was just perfect for a party. Hope u enjoy.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
1/4 cup ale style beer
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
1 lb. of fresh beans ( i like the ones that come in the microwavable bags in the produce section ready to cook)
1 lb. red creamer potatoes with skin
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2
1/4 cup real crumbled bacon about 1/2 bag. ( you can use turkey bacon too)
Directions
Combine salad dressing mix, beer, mustard, vinegar and olive oil in a jar or container with a lid. Shake vigorously; set aside.

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add salt and green beans and blanch for 6 minutes. Remove beans from pot and keep water to boil potatoes. Bring water to a boil and add potatoes. Boil till tender. In the meantime, strain and cool beans in an ice bath.

Combine potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and bacon. Sprinkle sea salt and fresh peppercorn to taste.
Toss with dressing and serve

Printable Grocery List Link

Sometimes good ole paper is calling me! This is a great reprintable Grocery Shopping List that is broken down from produce, beverages, condiments, snacks, etc.

I hope I made your day a little easier. :)

http://www.organizedtimes.com/assets/files/forms/grocery-list.pdf

Here's another one.

http://www.workingmom.com/grocery_list/