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!
Servings 6
Calories 214kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg