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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

Fresh French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad Bliss

This French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is a light yet satisfying dish bursting with vibrant colors and Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs New Potatoes Soft, waxy potatoes, halved
  • 1 lb Green Beans Trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 2 pieces Hard-Boiled Eggs Boiled ahead for convenience
  • 12 pieces Black Olives Dry cured, wrinkled and salt-cured
  • 4-5 sprigs Fresh Parsley Milder herb; can substitute with tarragon
  • 4-5 sprigs Chives Milder herb; can substitute with tarragon
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Base for vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh and zesty
  • 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar Essential for tanginess
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard Emulsifies dressing
  • 1 tbsp Capers Chopped for tangy balance
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar or mixing bowl for vinaigrette

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs by placing them in a saucepan, covering with cold water, bringing to a boil, turning off heat and letting sit for 10 minutes before cooling in an ice bath.
  2. Step 2: Cook Potatoes by halving 2 lbs of new potatoes and boiling in salted water for 12 minutes. Add 1 lb of green beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then drain and plunge into ice water.
  3. Step 3: Make Vinaigrette by combining 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp mustard, 1 tbsp capers, salt, and pepper in a jar or bowl and whisking until emulsified.
  4. Step 4: Assemble Salad by mixing parsley and chives with half of the vinaigrette, adding cooled potatoes and green beans, mixing well, and garnishing with quartered hard-boiled eggs and remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is best when allowed to sit for a few hours or overnight in the fridge to enhance flavors.

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