Are you looking for a fresh, easy-to-make dish to serve at a summer barbecue or luncheon? This French Potato and Peapod Salad is a delightful choice and a real crowd-pleaser.
Delicious and Versatile French Potato and Peapod Salad
I love this French-style potato salad that is delicious on its own, served on a bed of greens, or used as a side dish with a protein. The crisp peapods give it a vibrant flavor, and the dressing is filled with bright-tasting herbs and mustard. In the spring, I use sugar snap peas. Later into the summer, snow peas are the easiest to find.
Health Benefits of Potatoes and Pea Pods
While potatoes often get a bad rap, they are loaded with vitamin C and are a great fiber and potassium source. And if you’re concerned about the carbohydrate level of potatoes, you’ll be happy to know that if you chill cooked potatoes, more resistant fibers form, lowering the vegetable’s glycemic (sugar) load. Snow peas are low in calories but high in fiber and essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, and K, which support immune function, skin health, and bone strength. Additionally, they are a good source of antioxidants, which help protect the body against inflammation and oxidative stress. The presence of folate in snow peas also supports healthy cell growth and function,
A Nutritious and Guilt-Free Option
This salad is an excellent alternative to traditional potato salad, which is mayonnaise-laden. It’s so pretty that it will elevate your lunch, dinner, or buffet table, and it’s also a no-guilt option because it is loaded with nutritious goodies.
Perfect for Any Occasion
This French Potato and Peapod Salad is perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, and luncheons. Its vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients make it a standout dish that will impress your guests. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this salad will surely be a hit.
French Potato and Peapod Salad
Ingredients
- 24 ounces of small potatoes
- 12 tender peapods
- 2 tablespoons Dijon or a grainy French mustard
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 heaping tablespoons of fresh dill and some extra to garnish
- 2 tablespoons of fresh minced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into thick slices.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl of cold water as you are slicing them to prevent discoloration.
- Boil the potato slices in a large pot of water for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender but firm.
- While the potatoes are boiling, make the dressing by placing the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of dill, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of chives in a small bowl and whisking together.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, run cold water over them quickly, and then let them dry for a few minutes.
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl, drizzle about a third of the dressing, and gently toss to coat. Set aside.
- I like to use fresh raw peapods, but if the peas and pods are too fibrous or tough, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes, then run cold water over them and dry them on paper towels before proceeding.
- Prepare the peapods by either slicing them on the diagonal and adding them to the potatoes or, as I did in the photos, running a sharp knife across the top of each pod, pulling the two halves apart. Slice the side of the pod the peas didn't stick to. Set aside the pod halves with the peas attached to them.
- Toss the peapods with the potatoes.
- Garnish with dill sprigs, the remaining chives, and the peapods with the peas still attached.
- Serve with remaining dressing.
Nutrition
Enjoy!
Elevate your next meal with this easy and delicious French Potato and Peapod Salad. Packed with fresh, nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s a guilt-free option that’s perfect for any summer occasion. Try it today and enjoy the delightful taste of this French-inspired dish.
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