French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad
This French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies the essence of sunny days. Featuring tender new potatoes and crisp green beans tossed in a zesty vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or a light lunch on warm afternoons. Its colorful presentation and delightful flavors ensure it will quickly become a staple in your home. Best of all, it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully for an even more delicious experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 lbs new potatoes
- 1 lb green beans
- 12 dry-cured black olives
- 4–5 sprigs fresh flat parsley
- 4–5 sprigs chives
- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp white grape juice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped capers
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs: Boil for one minute, then let sit covered for 10 minutes before cooling and slicing.
- Cook potatoes: Halve and boil potatoes for about 12 minutes until tender but firm.
- Add green beans: Toss in trimmed green beans and boil for another 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and cool in ice water.
- Make vinaigrette: Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
- Combine: In a bowl, mix herbs with half the vinaigrette; add potatoes and beans. Top with egg quarters and drizzle remaining dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg