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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad: Fresh & Flavorful Delight

This French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad features vibrant colors, fresh ingredients, and a zesty vinaigrette, making it a perfect quick meal or crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound New Potatoes can substitute with other waxy potatoes
  • 1 pound Green Beans fresh and trimmed recommended
  • 4 large Eggs swap with firm tofu for a vegan option
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil avocado oil is a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice white wine vinegar is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar may use lemon juice for freshness
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic can substitute garlic powder if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard whole grain mustard offers a different texture
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Capers chopped pickles can be an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Dry-Cured Olives black olives can be a substitute
For the Herb Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (e.g., parsley, chives) adjust based on preference

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large pot
  • jar with lid
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the eggs in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to cool, peel, and quarter.
  2. Prepare the new potatoes by halving or quartering them for even cooking. In a large pot filled with salted boiling water, cook the potatoes for about 12 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. In the pot with the drained potatoes, add the green beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  4. In a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, dry-cured olives, salt, and pepper. Shake until emulsified.
  5. In a large bowl, toss fresh herbs with half of the vinaigrette. Add cooled potatoes, green beans, and olives; mix gently to coat. Arrange quartered eggs on top and drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the dish.
  6. Cover and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep and improves in flavor when made ahead of time.

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