Description
Green Bean and Feta Cheese Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp green beans, tangy feta cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal, bursting with flavor and color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg