French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad. Combining tender potatoes with crisp green beans, all drizzled in a tangy vinaigrette, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition. Perfect for barbecues or as a refreshing side at any meal, this salad is customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy it warm or chilled for a delightful treat that celebrates the simplicity of French cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb small potatoes (baby Yukon Gold or red)
- lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
- cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Boil small potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly; cut into halves or quarters.
- Prepare the Green Beans: In another pot, boil salted water and add trimmed green beans. Cook for 45 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and plunge into ice water to halt cooking.
- Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss the cooked potatoes and green beans in a large bowl while adding the vinaigrette while still warm.
- Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavors, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with herbs if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg