Tangy Green Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Tangy Green Bean Salad, a perfect harmony of crisp textures and bold flavors. Featuring tender, blanched green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad is elevated with the crunch of toasted walnuts and the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of garlic ties it all together for a refreshing dish with a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad makes an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or light lunches. Serve it fresh or give it a chance to chill for even more flavor—either way, this nutrient-packed recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 50 grams walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the green beans by trimming the ends. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until tender but still crisp. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let them cool and roughly chop them.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and chopped walnuts. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Crumble feta cheese over the salad as a topping and give it a gentle toss to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your Tangy Green Bean Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.7 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2486 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 792 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2047 mg | 44% | |
*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.
