Green Bean Pecan and Feta Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Green Bean Pecan and Feta Salad is a show-stopping side dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp-tender green beans are blanched to perfection and dressed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Toasted pecans add a delightful crunch, while creamy crumbles of feta cheese and thinly sliced red onions bring a savory, tangy bite to every forkful. This quick and easy salad, ready in just 20 minutes, is both visually stunning and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for holiday meals, summer picnics, or weeknight dinners. Serve it fresh or chilled for a refreshing treat that's sure to impress your guests. Search no further for an elegant green bean salad recipe that combines texture, taste, and simplicity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 60 grams pecans
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 unit garlic clove (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 unit red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until crisp-tender.
Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once chilled, drain and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, toasted pecans, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional feta or pecans if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 561 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% | |
*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.
