Description
French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is a light and refreshing dish that combines tender potatoes and crisp green beans, dressed in a tangy mustard vinaigrette. This healthier alternative to traditional potato salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a casual dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes (or regular potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1/2 lb green beans (trimmed)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon vegetable broth vinegar
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, slice them into thick rounds.
- While the potatoes are cooking, bring another pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant color. Once chilled, drain the beans and set them aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, vegetable broth vinegar, chopped shallot, thyme, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced potatoes and green beans with the mustard vinaigrette until well-coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Garnish the salad with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, radishes, or even roasted carrots for extra color and texture.
- For a heartier dish, add grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, or roasted chickpeas for protein.
- This salad can be made a day ahead, and the flavors will deepen overnight.
- If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add a teaspoon of maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup to the vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Blanching, Tossing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
