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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad for Summer Bliss

This French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is perfect for summer gatherings, offering vibrant flavors and a refreshing twist on traditional salads.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound New Potatoes Waxy red-skinned or fingerling potatoes work well
  • 1 pound Green Beans Blanching maintains their bright color
  • 2 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Prepare up to a week in advance
  • 1/2 cup Dry Salt-Cured Olives Feel free to swap with black olives
  • 1/4 cup Flat Parsley Fresh is best
  • 1/4 cup Chives Fresh is best
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Opt for high-quality for maximum flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard A little goes a long way
  • 1 tablespoon Capers Can substitute with more olives

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan with cold water. Bring to a boil for about 1 minute, then cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Cool in cold water before peeling.
  2. Cook the Potatoes: Wash and halve or quarter new potatoes. Cover with cold water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Boil for around 12 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and cool slightly.
  3. Blanch Green Beans: In the same pot, bring water back to a boil and add green beans. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green, then transfer to an ice-water bath to stop cooking.
  4. Make the Vinaigrette: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, capers, and salt and pepper in a jar. Shake until blended.
  5. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine parsley, chives, and half of the vinaigrette. Fold in potatoes and green beans, then add sliced hard-boiled eggs and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This salad can be prepared one day in advance for optimal flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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