French Potato Salad Recipe

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My family enjoys this unique blend so much that they can hardly wait until my green beans and red potatoes are ready to harvest.

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French Potato Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 25 min.
  • Yield: 8-10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium red potatoes
  • 1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • Pepper to taste

Directions

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, place beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Drain and slice potatoes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, beans and bacon. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 112 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 203 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as French Potato Salad in Country Extra July 2003, p49

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Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2010 by Isolda

Love the taste combination of the white wine vinegar and herbs. This is very eye-appealing and quite elegant enough for more sophisticated palates.

 
 
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