Green Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Green Bean Salad, a delightful combination of crisp green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and the subtle crunch of toasted almond slices. Perfectly balanced with a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon dressing, this dish delivers both flavor and texture in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, this 25-minute recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or as a light and healthy side dish. Serve it chilled for an extra cool and refreshing experience that's perfect for warm weather gatherings. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this Green Bean Salad is the ultimate blend of simplicity and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 1 small red onion
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 50 grams toasted almond slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the stem ends.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and 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 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched green beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle toasted almond slices on top for added crunch.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving for a more refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 853 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2282 mg | 49% | |
*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.
