French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad
This French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is a vibrant, fresh dish combining tender baby potatoes and crisp green beans, tossed in a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect as a side or light main course, this salad captures the essence of French cuisine with its simple yet flavorful ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for any occasion, from casual barbecues to elegant gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and halve the baby potatoes if necessary.
- Boil potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 3 minutes until bright green.
- Drain both vegetables and combine them with chopped shallots in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; pour over the salad.
- Toss gently to coat evenly and serve immediately or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg