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Uncle John's Beer and Potato Salad

From The Ultimate Guide to Grilling by Rick Browne
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 pound yellow beans, cooked
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup lager beer
  • 3 tbsp vinegar (malt or cider)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives

Instructions
 

  • Cook potatoes in boiling, salted until a knife can be easily inserted (about 20-25 minutes). Remove, cool and clice into 1/2-inch rounds.
  • In glass or ceramic bowl, mix potatoes with the yelloww onion and beans.
  • In a medium saucepan, over mdium heat, add 2 tsp olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook until soft, approximately 15 minutes. Add lager, vinegar, mustard and sugar and boil for 5 minutes. Pour mixture into blender with motor running and add 4 tablespoons olive oil. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over potatoes in a bowl and gently mix. Increase salt and pepper as needed.
  • Garnish with chives and serve warm or at room temperature.
Keyword beans, beer, pmopm, potatoes