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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

Brighten Your Day with French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

This French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is a quick and vibrant choice for a nutritious meal, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 500 grams New Potatoes substitute with other waxy potatoes like fingerlings
  • 250 grams Green Beans can substitute with peas or snap peas
  • 4 large Eggs may replace with diced avocado for a vegan option
For the Vinaigrette
  • 100 ml Olive Oil substitute with avocado oil for milder flavor
  • 50 ml Lemon Juice can use vinegar for different tang
  • 30 ml White Wine Vinegar substitution options include apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic can be replaced with garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard substitute with whole grain mustard or skip
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Capers olives can be used as a substitute
  • 50 grams Dry-Cured Olives can use green olives or omit
For Garnish
  • 30 grams Fresh Herbs (like parsley, chives) swap for any herbs on hand
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust to taste as needed

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • jar

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Boil Eggs: Begin by placing eggs in a saucepan, covering them with water. Bring to a boil for 1 minute, then turn off the heat, cover, and let them sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Cool Eggs: Transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water to halt the cooking process. Once they are cool enough to handle, peel the shells and cut them into quarters.
  3. Cook Potatoes: Halve or quarter the new potatoes, then place them in a pot of salted boiling water. Cook for about 12 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
  4. Add Green Beans: Gently add the trimmed green beans to the pot with the boiling potatoes. Let them cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes, then drain the mixture.
  5. Ice Bath: Quickly plunge the drained potatoes and green beans into an ice-water bath to lock in their vibrant colors.
  6. Make Vinaigrette: In a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, capers, olives, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended.
  7. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the fresh herbs and half of the vinaigrette. Toss gently before folding in the cooled potatoes, green beans, and olives.
  8. Finish Salad: Arrange the quartered eggs on top of the salad and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.
  9. Rest and Serve: Allow the salad to sit for at least an hour for the flavors to meld beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and is best enjoyed fresh.

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