Green Bean and Potato Salad
Green Bean and Potato Salad is a hearty, satisfying dish that typically combines tender potatoes, crisp green beans, and a savory dressing, often featuring onions, herbs, and a vinaigrette or creamy mayonnaise base. It is a staple in many European cuisines, particularly German and French, and is a popular side dish at picnics and barbecues.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is a good source of carbohydrates from the potatoes and provides fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. A standard serving (about 1 cup) generally ranges from 200 to 350 calories, depending on the amount of dressing and added fats.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 35 mcg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is culturally significant as a classic example of 'salad' in its original sense—a substantial, cooked vegetable dish, often served warm or at room temperature, rather than a raw leafy green. Nutritionally, it offers a balanced mix of starchy and non-starchy vegetables, making it a more filling and nutrient-dense side than a typical green salad.
