Description
This Green Bean and Feta Salad offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the crisp snap of fresh green beans complemented by the creamy, tangy feta cheese. Each bite bursts with vibrant flavors, enhanced by a zesty lemon vinaigrette that ties the dish together beautifully.
Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans: 1 pound, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Feta Cheese: 4 ounces, crumbled
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Garlic: 1 clove, minced
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Once the green beans are cooled, drain them and add to the mixing bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients and coat with the dressing.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For best flavor, add the feta cheese just before serving to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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