Green bean and potato salad - recipes from France

Ingredients

1 clove garlic

1 pound (450 gm) green beans

1 pound (450 gm) potatoes,

Olive oil (1 to 2 tablespoons)

Sliced black olives

1/4 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon parsley

1/4 teaspoon sweet basil

1 dash red pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Remove 'tails' from the green beans, cut them into 2 inch lengths, and simmer them until just soft
Peel the potatoes, cut in 2cm chunks, and boil gently until cooked but not falling to pieces
Allow the potatoes and beans to cool
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill for 2 hours.