French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad with Savory Turkey Bacon
A delicious side dish featuring tender potatoes and green beans, enhanced with the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sides
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 8 ounces green beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the potatoes, green beans, and turkey bacon in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider including chopped herbs like parsley or chives.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just dress it before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg