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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

Delicious French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad for Summer

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad, perfectly dressed with a zesty vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs New Potatoes Small, waxy varieties like fingerlings preferred.
  • 1 lb Green Beans Trimmed and cut into thirds.
  • 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs Prepare a week in advance for convenience.
  • 12 Dry Cured Black Olives Substitute with black olives if desired.
  • 4-5 sprigs Flat Parsley Adds a mild, fresh touch.
  • 4-5 sprigs Chives Enhances flavor without overwhelming the dish.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality oil recommended.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Provides bright acidity.
  • 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar Essential for a well-rounded vinaigrette.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard Helps to emulsify the vinaigrette.
  • 1 tbsp Capers Brings savory goodness.
  • 1 tbsp Salt Plus ½ tsp for dressing.
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar
  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs: Place two eggs in a saucepan, covering them with water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Cool under running water, peel, and set aside.
  2. Cook Potatoes: Halve or quarter 2 lbs of new potatoes. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add potatoes. Cook for about 12 minutes until tender but firm.
  3. Add Green Beans: Once the potatoes are nearly done, add 1 lb of trimmed green beans to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until bright green and al dente.
  4. Ice Bath: Drain the potatoes and green beans and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water. Let sit for about 5 minutes before draining again and patting dry.
  5. Make Vinaigrette: In a jar, combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp mustard, 1 tbsp capers, olives, and seasoning. Shake well.
  6. Combine Salad: In a large bowl, toss flat parsley and chives with half of the vinaigrette. Add potatoes and green beans, mixing gently. Quarter the hard-boiled eggs and place on top, drizzling with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors will deepen as it sits.

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