Minnie's Stroney Salad Recipe

Name: Minnie's Stroney Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fingerling potatoes or 12 ounces small red potatoes; 2 teaspoons salt; 12 lb fresh green beans, cut the same length as the pasta; 1 bunch asparagus, cut the same length as the pasta; 1 lb gemelli pasta, cooked and rinsed; 1 cup homemade pesto sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 medium red bell pepper, roasted, seeded and membrane removed; 10 -12 golden grape tomatoes, cut in half; fresh ground black pepper; fresh Italian parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

12 ounces fingerling potatoes or 12 ounces small red potatoes
2 teaspoons salt
12 lb fresh green beans, cut the same length as the pasta
1 bunch asparagus, cut the same length as the pasta
1 lb gemelli pasta, cooked and rinsed
1 cup homemade pesto sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans or 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium red bell pepper, roasted, seeded and membrane removed
10 -12 golden grape tomatoes, cut in half
fresh ground black pepper
fresh Italian parsley, for garnish

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["Bring potatoes and water to the boil in a large pot and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.", "Drain and set on a baking sheet to cool.", "Once cooled, slice into 1/2"" coins.", "Add more water to the pot and cook the gemelli pasta ""al dente"" according to package directions.", "Drain and rinse well with cold water to stop the cooking process.", "Set aside to drain well.", "In the same pot bring water and 1 teaspoon salt to the boil.", "Add the green beans and aspargus and cook until bright green, approximately 1-2 minutes, but no longer.", "Drain immediately, rinse with cold water and place in a bowl of ice water until completely cold.", "Drain again and pat dry, removing the excess water.", "In a large salad bowl, toss together the potatoes, pasta, pesto, green beans, asparagus, kidney beans (or cannellini), roasted red pepper, grape tomatoes, salt and black pepper.", "Cover and chill until ready to serve.", "Garnish with fresh Italian parsley before serving."]

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces fingerling potatoes or 12 ounces small red potatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, 12 lb fresh green beans, cut the same length as the pasta, 1 bunch asparagus, cut the same length as the pasta, and more.

Yes, Minnie's Stroney Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Minnie's Stroney Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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