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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad with a Zesty Twist

This French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is a vibrant and refreshing side, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb New Potatoes waxy varieties like red-skinned or fingerling
  • 1 lb Green Beans trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs prepared ahead of time
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives dry-cured
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Flat Parsley and Chives
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Capers optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • large bowl
  • Medium Jar or Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Hard-Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil, then remove from heat. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool before peeling.
  2. Cook the Potatoes: Halve large new potatoes. Place in salted water and boil for about 12 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Add the Green Beans: Return pot to heat, add chopped green beans to boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and place in ice water to preserve color.
  4. Make the Vinaigrette: In a jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and capers. Shake until emulsified.
  5. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine fresh herbs with half the vinaigrette. Fold in cooled potatoes, green beans, and black olives. Top with quartered eggs and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Salad tastes better when marinated, allowing flavors to meld. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.

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