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French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

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Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad. A perfect addition to any gathering, potluck, or light lunch, this salad features tender new potatoes and crisp green beans, all tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Enhanced by the richness of hard-boiled eggs and olives, this dish is not only satisfying but also packed with freshness, making it a healthy option for warm-weather meals. This easy-to-prepare salad is versatile enough to pair beautifully with grilled chicken or fish, ensuring it will be a hit at your next meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 lbs new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 12 dry-cured black olives
  • 45 sprigs fresh flat parsley, stemmed and chopped
  • 45 sprigs chives, chopped
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp white apple vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped capers
  • 1 tbsp chopped black olives
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare hard-boiled eggs: Boil for 1 minute then let sit covered for 10 minutes before cooling and slicing.
  2. Cook potatoes: Boil halved potatoes in salted water until tender (about 12 minutes). Add green beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool in ice water.
  3. Make vinaigrette: Shake together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard, capers, olives, salt, and pepper in a jar.
  4. Combine ingredients: In a serving bowl, mix herbs with half the vinaigrette. Add cooled vegetables and toss gently. Top with egg quarters and drizzle with remaining dressing.
  5. Serve: Allow flavors to meld for at least 24 hours before enjoying cold or at room temperature.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg