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picnic idea French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

Picnic Idea: Vibrant French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad

This picnic idea French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad is a bright and nutritious dish perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 500 grams New Potatoes or red/yellow potatoes
  • 300 grams Green Beans or asparagus for a twist
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs fully cooked
For the Vinaigrette
  • 100 ml Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or vinegar as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard whole grain mustard or mayonnaise can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Capers omit for milder flavor
  • 50 grams Dry-Cured Olives skip for lighter taste
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Basil) any preferred herbs

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil eggs in a saucepan covered with cold water. Bring to a boil, simmer for 1 minute, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes, then cool and peel.
  2. Halve or quarter new potatoes. Boil in salted water for about 12 minutes until tender yet firm. Drain and cool slightly.
  3. Add trimmed green beans to the pot with potatoes for the last 2-3 minutes. Remove once bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Transfer potatoes and green beans to an ice-water bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking and preserve color.
  5. In a jar, combine all vinaigrette ingredients. Shake well until emulsified.
  6. In a bowl, mix fresh herbs and half the vinaigrette. Fold in cooled potatoes and green beans gently.
  7. Top with quartered eggs and drizzle remaining vinaigrette. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  8. Toss gently before serving. Can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors; perfect for picnics.

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