a simple summer side dish of grilled potatoes & beans with a mustardy cornichon vinaigrette
serves: 4-6
Author:Kayla Howey
Ingredients
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Cornichon Vinaigrette
2 tbsp grainy mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ cup neutral oil (grapeseed, safflower, etc.)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
¾ cup chopped cornichons
kosher salt
Grilled Potatoes & Beans
½ lb summer beans, trimmed
3 lbs baby potatoes
olive oil
kosher salt
fresh dill leaves
Instructions
Cornichon Vinaigrette
Combine the mustard, honey, and white wine vinegar in a mixing bowl. Whisk well.
Slowly drizzle in the oils, whisking continuously until incorporated.
Stir in the lemon juice and cornichons. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
Grilled Potatoes & Beans
Preheat the grill over high heat.
Add the beans to a large pot of salted, boiling water. Blanch for about 4 minutes until bright and tender. Use tongs to transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water. Let cool for a minute. Drain the beans and lay out on paper towels. Pat dry.
To the same pot of boiling water, add more salt. Add the potatoes and boil for 10-15 minutes until just barely fork tender (time will vary depending on their size). Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Let cool for a minute. Drain the potatoes and lay out on paper towels. Pat dry.
Cut each potato in half (or leave whole if the potato is smaller). Coat them with a good amount of olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt. Grill the potatoes for a few minutes to form nice char marks.
Transfer the potatoes to a large platter. Slice the beans into thirds and arrange them over the potatoes.
Spoon the cornichon vinaigrette over top and garnish with lots of fresh dill leaves.