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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad for Fresh Flavor Bliss

This French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is a delightful dish bursting with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pounds New Potatoes Can substitute with red or yellow potatoes.
  • 1 pounds Green Beans Can swap with asparagus.
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Ensure they're fully cooked for easy peeling.
  • 1/4 cups Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Basil) Feel free to use any favorite herbs.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cups Olive Oil Can use avocado oil as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Can use vinegar for lower acidity.
  • 1 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar Balsamic vinegar adds sweetness.
  • 1 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust quantity to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Consider whole grain mustard or mayonnaise as substitutes.
  • 1 tablespoons Chopped Capers Feel free to omit for milder taste.
  • 1/4 cups Dry-Cured Olives Can be omitted for a milder flavor.
  • to taste Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to personal preference.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar for Vinaigrette

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by placing the eggs in a saucepan and covering them with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 minute. Let sit covered for 10 minutes, then cool in an ice bath and quarter the eggs.
  2. Halve or quarter the new potatoes. In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the potatoes for approximately 12 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  3. When the potatoes have a couple of minutes left, add trimmed green beans to the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and cool in an ice bath.
  4. In a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, and dry-cured olives. Season to taste and shake well to emulsify.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine fresh herbs with half of the vinaigrette. Fold in cooled potatoes and green beans gently.
  6. Arrange quartered hard-boiled eggs on top of the salad. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Before serving, gently toss the salad to revive the flavors. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep; store in an airtight container for up to 3 days and combine just before serving.

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