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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

Refreshing French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad Delight

A vibrant French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad that shines as a quick and flavorful gluten-free, vegetarian option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound New Potatoes Choose small, tender potatoes.
  • 1 pound Green Beans Trimmed and cooked until tender-crisp.
  • 4 large Eggs Hard-boiled for richness and protein.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Primary oil for flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh adds bright acidity.
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Helps emulsify the vinaigrette.
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Capers Omit if not fond of strong flavors.
  • 1/4 cup Dry-Cured Olives Pitted for best experience.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (e.g., parsley, dill) Use what’s available.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large pot
  • Medium jar with a tight-fitting lid
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a medium saucepan with water, bring it to a boil, add eggs, boil for 1 minute, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes before cooling.
  2. Halve or quarter new potatoes and fill a large pot with salted water. Boil, add potatoes, cook for 12 minutes, then add green beans and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Drain and cool.
  3. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, olives, and salt in a jar. Tighten lid and shake until emulsified.
  4. In a large bowl, combine fresh herbs and half the vinaigrette. Toss, then add cooled potatoes, green beans, and olives, mixing well.
  5. Arrange quartered eggs on top, drizzle with remaining vinaigrette, and let rest at room temperature or refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the salad to sit for at least an hour for the flavors to meld. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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