Warm Green Bean and Fingerling Potato Salad with Caramelized Shallots and Crispy Bacon

This warm green bean and fingerling potato salad is a perfect side dish for any meal. Tender potatoes and crisp-tender green beans are tossed with caramelized shallots, crispy bacon, and a tangy, slightly sweet mustard vinaigrette. Comforting, flavorful, and easy to make!

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword bacon salad,, caramelized shallots,, fingerling potatoes, green bean salad,, spring side dish, warm potato salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 214kcal

Author angela@mealstreetkitchen

Equipment

Large bowl
Saucepan or steamer
Skillet or sauté pan
Whisk
Paper towels
Knife and cutting board

Ingredients

1 pound fingerling potatoes
1/2 pound fresh green beans
1 large shallot or 2 small, sliced
4 strips bacon 1/4 pound, diced
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon raw sugar
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
Kosher salt to taste (~1 teaspoon)
Fresh ground black pepper to taste (~1/4 teaspoon)

Instructions

Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cook potatoes: Wash potatoes and steam or boil until just tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
Cook green beans: Steam or boil green beans until tender-crisp. Set aside.
Cook bacon: In a sauté pan, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess grease. Reserve the pan grease.
Caramelize shallots: In the same pan with bacon grease, cook sliced shallots over medium heat until brown and caramelized but not burnt. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.

Assemble salad:

Cut warm potatoes into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl.
Cut green beans in half and add to the bowl.
Add caramelized shallots and crispy bacon.
Dress salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.

Notes

Use a mix of fingerling potato colors for a visually appealing salad.
Bacon grease adds extra flavor—do not discard!
Make ahead: cook potatoes, green beans, bacon, and shallots in advance; assemble just before serving.
Optional: sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added freshness.

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