Description
This French-style potato and green bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal. The combination of tender baby potatoes, crisp green beans, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (halved or quartered if large)
Green Beans:
- 8 ounces green beans (trimmed and cut in half)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small shallot (finely minced)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (chopped)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes and Green Beans: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Add green beans for the last 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and shallot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: In a large bowl, mix potatoes and green beans with dressing. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and tarragon before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with hard-boiled eggs, olives, or capers for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
