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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

Delicious French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad for Summer

Enjoy this light and fresh French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs New Potatoes Waxy varieties like red-skinned or fingerling work best.
  • 1 lb Green Beans Trim and cut into thirds.
  • 1 tbsp Salt For cooking potatoes.
  • 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs Added protein and richness.
  • 12 Dry Cured Black Olives Substitute with black olives or capers, if desired.
  • 4-5 sprigs Fresh Parsley Chop finely.
  • 4-5 sprigs Chives Chop to release flavor.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality oil preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice For acidity and brightness.
  • 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar Enhances the tang.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic is best.
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard Acts as an emulsifier.
  • 1 tbsp Capers, chopped Briny flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Black Olives, chopped Extra flavor for vinaigrette.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • pot
  • jar
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by placing the eggs in a saucepan, covering them with water. Bring to a boil for 1 minute, then cover and let them rest for 10 minutes. Cool the eggs under cold running water, then peel and quarter them.
  2. Halve the new potatoes and cover them with salted water in a pot. Boil them for about 12 minutes; then add the green beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Drain and shock the green beans and potatoes in ice-cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, capers, chopped black olives, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until everything is mixed thoroughly and emulsified.
  4. In a serving bowl, toss the fresh parsley and chives with half of the vinaigrette. Gently fold in the cooled potatoes and green beans, then top the salad with the quartered hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and give it one last gentle toss.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Add crumbled feta cheese on top for extra creaminess and flavor.

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