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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad for Summer Bliss

Experience the vibrant flavors of this French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1.5 pounds New Potatoes can substitute with red or yellow potatoes
  • 1 pound Green Beans can substitute with asparagus
  • 4 Hard-Boiled Eggs ensure fully cooked
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Basil) or substitute with favorite herbs
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice can use vinegar instead
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar or substitute with balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Capers omit if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Dry-Cured Olives omit if not desired

Equipment

  • Pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • jar with tight-fitting lid

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing your eggs in a pot and covering them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer for 1 minute. Cover the pot and remove it from heat, allowing the eggs to sit in the hot water for 10 minutes. Cool them under cold running water, then peel and quarter for garnishing.
  2. While the eggs are resting, prepare the new potatoes by halving or quartering them. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot, then add the potatoes and cook for approximately 12 minutes until tender.
  3. When the potatoes are close to being tender, add the trimmed green beans to the pot. Allow them to cook together for 2-3 minutes until the green beans are bright and tender-crisp.
  4. Carefully drain the vegetables in a colander. Immediately transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water to halt cooking and preserve their color and texture.
  5. In a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, olives, salt, and pepper. Secure the lid and shake until emulsified.
  6. In a large bowl, mix half of the vinaigrette with chopped fresh herbs. Fold in the cooled potatoes and green beans, tossing until well coated in the vinaigrette.
  7. Garnish with quartered hard-boiled eggs and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Enjoy this salad cold or at room temperature. Perfect for gatherings or as meal prep for the week.

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