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Green Bean Salad

Vibrant Green Bean Salad with Feta for Fresh Flavor Bites

This Green Bean Salad with feta and tomatoes bursts with flavor, perfect for summer barbecues and healthy eating.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Crisp and colorful; frozen green beans are a great substitute.
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Sweet and juicy; can substitute with cherry tomatoes.
  • 1 medium Vidalia Onion Offers a mild, sweet crunch; red onion can be swapped.
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese Creamy and salty; omit for dairy-free option.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed elevates the flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Vinegar can be used as substitute.
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Garlic powder can be an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground is recommended.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk
  • Wooden spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked green beans, halved grape tomatoes, sliced Vidalia onion, and crumbled feta. Gently stir.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Emulsify well.
  4. Drizzle dressing over salad. Gently toss to coat ingredients without breaking feta.
  5. Let the tossed salad rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  6. Toss once more before serving, optionally garnishing with extra feta or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container without dressing for up to 2 days. Do not freeze the salad.

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