Green Bean Feta Salad
Bright, fresh, and full of flavor, this Green Bean Feta Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Tender-crisp green beans are perfectly blanched and paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and sharp red onion slices. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley, this salad is a delightfully vibrant combination of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare with only 15 minutes of hands-on time, it’s an ideal choice for barbecues, picnics, or a refreshing accompaniment to your favorite main course. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to bring out its medley of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfect for healthy eating, this recipe is packed with nutrients and can easily be made ahead for stress-free entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 3 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic and finely chop the parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large serving bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing.
Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all ingredients.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top for garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 538 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 440 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
