Great Summer Side Dishes Made with French's® Mustard

According to data from Nielsen Co. about 956 million packages of hot dogs were sold at U.S. retailers during the past year. On top of that are the nearly 30 million hot dogs consumed in stadiums during Major League Baseball season. So what's the #1 condiment Americans prefer to put on their favorite franks?

According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, mustard is the number one condiment preferred by adults. Join French's® as America's Favorite Mustard® celebrates National Hot Dog Month. Grab your frank, top it with French's mustard and any additional toppings you enjoy, then complement your signature creation with delicious side dishes to make your cookout an even bigger hit.

Zesty Potato Salad

Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 12 min.
Chill Time: 1 hour

1 1/2 lbs. red potatoes, cut into small cubes
1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/3 cup French's® Honey Mustard
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup halved sugar snap peas
1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow or red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion

1. BOIL potatoes with 1/2 tsp. salt in water to cover for 12 min. until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool.

2. COMBINE sour cream, mustard, yogurt and 3/4 tsp. salt in large bowl. Toss in potatoes, celery, peas, bell pepper and onion; mix well.

3. CHILL 1 hour before serving.

Makes 6 servings (about 5 cups)

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 175 Calories, 2 g Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 7 mg Cholesterol, 6 g Protein, 32 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 607 mg Sodium.

Asian Chicken & Broccoli Slaw Salad

Prep Time: 15 min.
Chill Time: 1 hour

1/3 cup French's® Honey Dijon Mustard
1/3 cup light Asian sesame dressing
2 tbsp. orange juice or water
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 (12 oz.) pkg. broccoli cole slaw
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 tbsp. chopped roasted peanuts

1. COMBINE mustard, dressing, juice and ginger in large bowl.

2. STIR in broccoli slaw, chicken and bell pepper. Cover and chill.

3. SPRINKLE salad with cilantro and peanuts before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 303 Calories, 10 g Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 72 mg Cholesterol, 32 g Protein, 20 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Dietary Fiber, 458 mg Sodium.

Tip: To prepare cooked chicken, microwave 1 lb. chicken breasts, covered, about 7 min. on HIGH until cooked through. Chill.

BBQ Baked Beans

Baked beans are a must with your favorite barbecued foods.

Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 25 min.

1 large bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 strips bacon, finely chopped 3 (16 oz.) cans pork and beans 3/4 cup Cattlemen's® Award Winning Classic Barbecue Sauce or Cattlemen's® Authentic Smoke House Barbecue Sauce 1/4 cup French's® Spicy Brown Mustard or French's® Classic Yellow® Mustard 1/4 cup brown sugar

1. PLACE pepper, onion and bacon in large, microwave-safe bowl. Cover bowl loosely and microwave on HIGH for 5 min.

2. STIR in remaining ingredients.

3. MICROWAVE, uncovered, for 20 min. or until heated through and mixture is slightly thickened; stirring twice.

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Conventional Oven Directions: Sauté bacon and vegetables in large nonstick skillet until bacon is cooked; transfer to casserole. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bake at 400ºF for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.

French's Mustard is the perfect, all natural way to add flavor to your family's favorites. French's has been America's favorite mustard for over 100 years. Since its introduction at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, French's Mustard has been adding flavor to America's favorite sandwiches and recipes - without adding any fat. French's® Mustard is available in Classic Yellow®, Honey, Honey Dijon, Spicy Brown, and Horseradish flavors.