Description
This Green Bean and Feta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. Crisp green beans, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty vinaigrette come together to create a delicious salad that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Bean Salad:
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the blanched green beans, red onion, and parsley if using. Toss until evenly coated.
- Add Feta: Gently fold in the crumbled feta.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for 15 minutes before serving, or serve at room temperature.
Notes
- For added texture, sprinkle with toasted almonds or walnuts.
- You can use goat cheese as a creamy alternative to feta.
- This salad holds up well in the fridge and is great for make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
