Description
This Creamy Green Bean Potato Salad combines tender potatoes, crisp green beans, and a rich, tangy dressing for the ultimate comforting and refreshing side dish. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or weeknight dinners — this salad is vibrant, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped red onions
- Optional: 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Add potatoes to a pot of salted water and boil until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Step 2: While potatoes cook, blanch the green beans: boil 3–4 minutes until bright green, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Step 4: Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Step 5: Combine potatoes, green beans, and optional add-ins in a large bowl.
- Step 6: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Step 7: Chill at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- 💡 Tip 1: Use baby potatoes so they hold their shape well.
- 💡 Tip 2: Blanch the green beans just until crisp for the perfect texture.
- 💡 Tip 3: Let the potatoes cool slightly before mixing to prevent the dressing from thinning.
- 💡 Tip 4: Add chopped eggs for extra richness and protein.
- 💡 Tip 5: Fresh dill adds amazing flavor — don’t skip it if you have it!
- 💡 Tip 6: For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
- 💡 Tip 7: Best served chilled — flavors deepen after resting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiled, Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: green bean potato salad, creamy potato salad, summer salad, easy side dish