Italian Potato Salad Gorgonzola And Orange Balsamic Dressing

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A potato salad made without mayonnaise! modified from dallasnews.com -- source: philomena aceto; published in the dallas morning news on may 17, 2008. tender asparagus, sugar snap peas, or snow peas could be substituted for the green beans!!

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Steps

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Cook potatoes in simmering salted water about 20 minutes or until tender.

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Drain and rinse in cold water.

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Drain again !.

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While the potatoes are cooking , in a separate pan , blanch beans in boiling salted water.

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Drain.

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Rinse in cold water.

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Drain again !.

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Transfer potatoes and beans to bowl.

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Add tomatoes , shallots , olives , capers , fresh herbs , and pepper to taste.

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Combine vinegar , oil , zest , orange juice and oregano.

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Gently toss salad with dressing and top with crumbled gorgonzola and lots of fresh , cracked pepper.

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Add additional salt if needed.

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Arrange on a platter.

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Serve chilled.

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Makes 12 servings.

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Ingredients

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potatoes, green beans, plum tomatoes, shallots, kalamata olives, capers, fresh basil, of fresh mint, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, dried oregano, gorgonzola, fresh ground black pepper, salt