Marinated Green Beans with Olives Tomatoes and Feta
Brighten up your table with this Mediterranean-inspired recipe for Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes, and Feta. Perfectly tender-crisp green beans are blanched and tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic, delivering a burst of fresh, tangy flavor in every bite. Juicy cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese add a delightful mix of textures and vibrant colors, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley completes this refreshingly light dish. Ideal as a chilled side dish, this make-ahead recipe is a fantastic choice for picnics, barbecues, or quick midweek dinners. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, it's a delicious and healthy way to elevate your vegetable sides!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml red wine vinegar
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the green beans by trimming off the ends. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then drain again and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the dressing.
Pit and halve the kalamata olives (if not pre-pitted) and add them to the bowl.
Add the blanched green beans to the bowl. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the green beans are evenly coated in the dressing.
Cover the bowl and marinate the green bean mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 886 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 435 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.
