Description
Green Bean and Feta Salad is a crisp, refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for a quick dinner, healthy snack, or vibrant side dish. Tender-crisp green beans are tossed with creamy feta, toasted almonds, fresh dill, and a zesty lemon Dijon dressing. This easy recipe is packed with flavor, texture, and wholesome ingredients, making it ideal for dinner ideas, food ideas for gatherings, and light vegetable-based meals.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add green beans and cook 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
2. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking. Cool 5 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly.
3. Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt until emulsified.
5. Combine green beans, red onion, toasted almonds, dill, and parsley in a large bowl.
6. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly.
7. Fold in feta carefully to maintain creamy crumbles.
8. Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
Do not overcook the green beans; they should remain slightly crisp for best texture.
Use block feta in brine for superior flavor and creaminess.
Add feta last and mix gently to prevent it from breaking down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg