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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

Flavor-Packed French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad Delight

A vibrant French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad, refreshing and light, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound New Potatoes Waxy red-skinned or fingerling potatoes recommended.
  • 1 pound Green Beans Trimmed and cooked just right for crunch.
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Prepared in advance for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives (Dry Cured) Essential for saltiness and depth.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Flat Parsley Can be swapped with fresh tarragon.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Optional, can replace with green onions.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Opt for high-quality oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice For vital acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 clove Garlic Cloves Minced for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Adds tangy complexity.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare hard-boiled eggs by placing cold eggs in a saucepan covered with water, bring to boil, let boil for 1 minute, cover and let sit for 10 minutes, cool under running water, peel and slice into quarters.
  2. Cook new potatoes by halving them and boiling in salted water for approximately 12 minutes until tender but firm.
  3. Add green beans to the pot with the potatoes in the last 2-3 minutes of boiling until bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Transfer cooked potatoes and green beans to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking and maintain color.
  5. Make the vinaigrette by combining olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard, capers, and olives in a jar, season with salt and pepper, and shake until emulsified.
  6. Combine parsley, chives, half of the vinaigrette with the cooled potatoes and green beans, and toss gently to coat.
  7. Serve the salad mixture on a platter topped with quartered hard-boiled eggs, drizzle with remaining vinaigrette, and season before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad can be prepared a day in advance and is best served chilled or at room temperature. Enhance its flavor by allowing to marinate for several hours or overnight.

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