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Looking down at new potatoes and green beans dressed with olive oil, scattered capers, olives, and fresh herbs, with halved hard-boiled eggs.

French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

A hearty French-style potato and green bean salad with hard-boiled eggs, capers, and olives in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 2 oz new potatoes 500 g
  • 10.6 oz green beans 300 g
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 6 tbsp olive oil 90 ml
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice 30 ml
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 15 ml
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp chopped capers
  • 2 tbsp dry-cured olives
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh herbs (parsley, basil)

Method
 

  1. Boil Potatoes:

    Boil the potatoes: Wash potatoes, halve any large ones, and simmer in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.

  2. Add Green Beans:

    Add the green beans: 5 minutes before potatoes are done, toss in green beans; then drain everything and refresh under cold water.

  3. Hard-Boil Eggs:

    Hard-boil the eggs: Submerge eggs in water, bring to a boil, and cook for 9-12 minutes; transfer to an ice bath.

  4. Whisk Dressing:

    Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard until emulsified.

  5. Combine Salad Ingredients:

    Assemble: In a large mixing bowl, combine potatoes, green beans, and quartered eggs; fold in capers and olives gently.

  6. Drizzle Vinaigrette:

    Add the dressing: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, toss lightly, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

  7. Garnish with Herbs:

    Garnish: Scatter fresh herbs over top and season with salt and pepper as desired.