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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

Delicious French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is a fresh and vibrant side dish, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • pot
  • colander
  • jar
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and Eggs

  • 2 pcs eggs, hard-boiled See instructions for preparation
  • 2 lbs new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 lbs green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 12 pcs black olives, dry cured
  • 4-5 sprigs fresh flat parsley, stemmed and chopped
  • 4-5 sprigs chives, chopped

Vinaigrette

  • cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 pcs garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped black olives, dry cured
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Make the hard boiled eggs by adding them to a saucepan. Cover with water by 1 inch and bring to a rapid boil. Boil for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Carefully removed eggs from the water and rinse under cold water. Once cooled, peel the eggs under running cool water and slice into quarters.
  • Slice the small potatoes in half, or into quarters if larger. Place them in a large pot and cover by 1 inch with water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 12 minutes until the potatoes are tender but not completely cooked. Add the green beans and continue to boil for another 2-3 minutes until the beans are crisp and potatoes are tender. Drain immediately and transfer into a large bowl of ice-cold water to stop cooking.
  • Make the vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, chopped black olives, salt, and black pepper in a jar. Shake well to combine.
  • In a serving bowl, add the herbs and mix with about half the vinaigrette. Add the cooked potatoes, green beans, and olives and toss to combine. Top with the egg quarters and drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over top. Season to taste, if needed.

Notes

The salad gets even better after 24 hours because it soaks up the flavors of the dressing. Enjoy room temperature or cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword French salad, green bean salad, healthy salad, potato salad, summer salad, vegetarian
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