Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Trim the ends off the green beans.
- Add the green beans to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Transfer the green beans to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and crumbled feta.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
[‘Blanching the green beans and using an ice water bath helps retain their vibrant color and crisp texture.’, ‘You can prepare the green beans and dressing a day ahead and combine them before serving.’, ‘If the dressing is too tart, add a pinch of sugar or drizzle of honey to balance the flavors.’, ‘Soak the red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: green bean salad, feta, cherry tomatoes, healthy salad, summer salad, easy side dish