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No Mayo Potato Salad With Green Beans served on a gray plate, featuring tender potatoes and crisp green beans tossed with fresh herbs.
Layla

No Mayo Potato Salad With Green Beans

A bright, herby potato salad with crisp-tender green beans and a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing that's perfect for hot days and outdoor gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz green beans trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium shallot thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 2 tbsp capers drained, roughly chopped
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon zest finely grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.75 tsp fine sea salt plus more for salting water
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small jar or bowl for dressing

Method
 

Cook the Vegetables
  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Salt generously (about 1 tablespoon). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until just tender when pierced with a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  2. While potatoes cool, bring a fresh pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
Make the Dressing and Assemble
  1. In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
  2. Transfer warm (not hot) potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Add shallots, capers, and half the parsley and chives. Pour dressing over and gently fold to coat. The warm potatoes will absorb more flavor.
  3. Fold in green beans. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed. Scatter remaining herbs over top. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or fingerlings - they hold their shape better than russets. Dress the salad while the potatoes are still warm so they soak up the vinaigrette. This salad keeps beautifully for up to 3 days refrigerated; the flavors actually improve as they meld.