Potato and Green Bean Salad with Ale House Dressing

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 (12-ounce) bag frozen green beans, thawed (recommended: C and W)
• 1 (16-ounce) bag seasoned diced potatoes (recommended: Reser's)
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2
• 1/4 cup real crumbled bacon

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 12 ounces cleaned green beans and blanch for 3 minutes. Strain and cool in an ice bath.

Combine potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and bacon. Toss with dressing and serve.