Haricots Verts, Red Potato and Cucumber Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Haricots Verts, Red Potato and Cucumber Salad Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes
1 lb French haricots vert ( french green beans )
1/2 lb small English cucumber ( persian can also be used )
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
140
Sugar
4g
Fat
6g
This Haricots Verts, Red Potato, and Cucumber Salad is a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for summer. The combination of tender haricots verts, red potatoes, and crisp cucumber make it a satisfying yet healthy side dish for grilled meats, seafood, or burgers. The fresh dill and red onion add additional flavor and texture, while the olive oil and lemon juice dressing ties everything together. This salad can also be customized to your liking by adding in additional herbs or vegetables. Serve it chilled and enjoy the flavors of summer in every bite.

Instructions

1.In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes until tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Once cooled, slice the potatoes in half.
2.In the same pot of boiling salted water, cook the haricots verts until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Once cooled, slice the haricots verts in half.
3.Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice each half into thin half-moon shapes.
4.In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, mustard, and pepper.
5.Add the potatoes, haricots verts, cucumber, dill, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to combine and serve chilled.

PROS

This salad is a great side dish for any meal, especially during the summer months.

The combination of haricots verts, red potatoes, and cucumber makes it a refreshing and light option on a hot day.

It’s also easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time.

CONS

While this salad is generally healthy, the dressing does contain oil and sugar which can add up if you consume too much.

Additionally, haricots verts can be expensive compared to other types of green beans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Haricots verts are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.
Cucumber is also low in calories and high in water content, which can help with hydration and digestion.
The dill and red onion in this recipe add additional vitamins and antioxidants to the dish.

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