Salade Liegeoise (Belgian Potato, Bean and Bacon Salad)
A warm Liege salad of waxy potatoes, crisp green beans and smoky bacon in a sharp mustard dressing.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 719kcal
- 41.4gcarbs
- 5.4gof which sugars
- 58.2gfat
- 17.2gsaturates
- 8.4gprotein
- 8gfibre
- 0.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes, until tender. Add the green beans for the last 4 minutes. Drain well.
15 min - 2
Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a dry frying pan for 6 minutes, until crisp. Lift out onto a plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
6 min - 3
Add the shallot to the bacon fat and cook for 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and mustard and bubble for 30 seconds.
2 min - 4
Take the pan off the heat and whisk in the olive oil.
- 5
Tip the warm potatoes and beans into a bowl, pour over the dressing and add the bacon and parsley.
- 6
Toss gently, season with black pepper and serve warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
