Green Bean and Patato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

1 clove garlic

1 pound green beans

1 pound potatoes

1-2 Tb olive oil

½ cup sliced black olives

¼ tsp oregano

¼ tsp parsley

¼ tsp sweet basil

dash of red pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

Remove ‘tails’ from the green beans and cut them in 2 inch lengths and simmer until just soft. Peel the potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks, and boil gently until cooked but not falling to pieces. Allow beans and potatoes to cool, then combine all ingredients together and chill for 2 hours before serving.