Up All Night Green Bean Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and flavorful "Up All Night Green Bean Salad," a refreshing dish that pairs nutrient-packed green beans with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy toasted almonds, and creamy feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, adds the perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness, while a touch of red chili flakes delivers a subtle kick. This quick and easy salad, which takes just 20 minutes to prepare, is ideal as a light side dish or a stand-alone vegetarian delight. Serve it fresh or chilled for a crowd-pleasing option that's as colorful as it is delicious—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 50 grams almonds
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Quickly transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and toasted almonds.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Crumble the feta cheese on top and gently toss again to incorporate.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.3 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 565 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*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.
