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Green Bean Salad with Feta

Zesty Green Bean Salad with Feta for Refreshing Summer Feasts

Enjoy a delightful Green Bean Salad with Feta, bursting with fresh flavors and a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 500 grams Fresh Green Beans Trimmed and washed.
  • 200 grams Feta Cheese Crumpled, can substitute with goat cheese.
  • 100 grams Walnuts Chopped, can substitute with almonds or omit.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robust flavor.
  • 50 ml Fresh Lemon Juice Juice from about 1 lemon.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, optional.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • large bowl
  • ice water bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Trim the ends of fresh green beans and steam them in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until bright green and just tender.
  2. Transfer steamed green beans to ice water to stop the cooking process. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the green beans, walnuts, and feta cheese, mixing gently.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or standalone meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best when served fresh; can be made ahead but add vinaigrette just before serving to keep ingredients crunchy.

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