Description
This French-style potato and green bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion. The combination of tender baby potatoes, crisp green beans, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato and Green Bean Salad:
- 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 8 ounces green beans, trimmed
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion or shallot
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon (optional)
Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes and Green Beans: Place halved potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10–12 minutes, adding green beans for the last 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Vinaigrette: Whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix potatoes, green beans, onion, parsley, and tarragon. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- This salad improves in flavor after resting for a few hours, making it ideal for meal prep or outdoor gatherings.
- You can swap red wine vinegar with white wine vinegar or lemon juice for a different taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
