French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad
A vibrant and delicious salad combining the earthiness of potatoes with crisp green beans, all dressed in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds waxy potatoes, diced
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill), chopped
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and add the diced potatoes. Cook for about 10–12 minutes until fork-tender.
- Add the trimmed green beans with about 5 minutes left of cooking time.
- Drain the pot and allow the potatoes and beans to cool for a few minutes.
- Whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil in a mixing bowl.
- Combine cooled potatoes and green beans in a bowl, drizzle with the dressing, and toss gently.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
Notes
This salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold. Great for potlucks and gatherings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: potato salad, green bean salad, French salad, summer salad, picnic salad
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