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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

Fresh French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad for Summer Bliss

This French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad bursts with summer flavors, offers easy customization, and is perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs New Potatoes Tender and waxy, they hold their shape beautifully.
  • 1 lb Green Beans Blanch for vibrant color and crisp texture.
  • 2 pieces Hard-Boiled Eggs Cook them ahead for convenience.
  • 12 pieces Black Olives Choose dry-cured for best taste.
  • 4-5 sprigs Fresh Parsley Chopped for added freshness.
  • 4-5 sprigs Chives Chopped, complement the salad nicely.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Forms the base of the vinaigrette.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Brightens flavor.
  • 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar Provides balance with acidity.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for depth.
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard Acts as an emulsifier.
  • 1 tbsp Capers Chopped, can be omitted.
  • ½ tsp Salt Season to taste.
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar or Bowl for Vinaigrette

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, cover, turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Cool under running water, peel, and quarter.
  2. Cook Potatoes: In a large pot, add halved new potatoes and enough salted water to cover. Boil for about 12 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and cool slightly.
  3. Add Green Beans: With potatoes in the pot, add trimmed green beans and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Drain immediately.
  4. Ice Bath: Transfer potatoes and green beans to a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes to stop cooking, then drain.
  5. Make Vinaigrette: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, minced garlic, mustard, capers, and seasoning in a jar or bowl. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
  6. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cooled potatoes, green beans, parsley, chives, and olives. Add half the vinaigrette and toss gently.
  7. Serve: Top with quartered eggs and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Allow resting for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for summer feasts and can be customized to include protein for a complete meal.

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