Best 9 Green Bean Feta Salad Recipes

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Green bean feta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course. With its vibrant green beans, salty feta cheese, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. It's also incredibly versatile and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Whether you like your salad crisp or slightly wilted, packed with veggies or filled with protein, there's a green bean feta salad recipe out there that's perfect for you.

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GREEN BEAN AND FETA SALAD



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A tasty salad using fresh green beans and feta cheese in a tangy dressing.

Provided by LIZ1888

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans
1 sweet onion, peeled
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
⅓ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 dash hot sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the onion and place into a colander over the sink. Add the cleaned green beans to a large pot of boiling water and boil until crisp tender (about 4 minutes). When the beans are done, drain the water into the colander to slightly cook the onions. Immediately rinse all in cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, rice wine vinegar, cider vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Add beans, onions and cheese and stir until combined. Place in a nonreactive container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 618.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

GREEN BEAN FETA SALAD



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I sampled this salad at my sister-in-law's home several years ago. I've made it often since and shared the recipe with many friends. The unusual combination of ingredients makes a tasty salad that complements lots of entrees. -Cheryl Martinetto, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, dill, salt and pepper; shake well. Add pecans and onion to beans. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GREEN BEAN, PECAN, AND FETA SALAD



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A versatile and tasty veggie salad to help cool those hot summer days! Prep time is chilling time in the fridge.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1 small purple onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled good quality feta cheese
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
4 -5 drops good balsamic vinegar, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Trim the ends (and strings, if you like) from the green beans, then snap or cut them into thirds.
  • Using a steamer basket in a pan, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until crisp-tender; plunge the cooked beans into cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain and pat dry.
  • Toss together the cooked green beans, sliced onion, feta, and pecans in a large bowl; cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining ingredients in a non-reactive bowl to make the vinaigrette; chill for 1 hour.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over bean mixture, toss, and chill an additional 1 hour; toss again just before serving.
  • Makes 8 servings.
  • Notes: walnuts or pine nuts can be substituted for pecans, and dill may be substituted for basil if you prefer.
  • Tweaked and adapted from a recipe posted at Gail's Recipe Swap.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE



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This green bean salad is a summer salad or side dish idea.

Provided by AHinojosa

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup chopped walnuts
1 pound Beans, snap, green, raw
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
⅓ cup dried cranberries
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • While walnuts cool, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.
  • Transfer green beans and walnuts to a mixing bowl and add feta, red onion, cranberries, salt, and pepper; gently toss together. Add balsamic dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 709.5 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA



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This super-green salad has lots of antioxidants, including lutein, beta carotene and vitamin C, and it's a delicious way to help you rack up the seven to nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables recommended for adults.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups mixed baby salad greens
½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked al dente and cut in half
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
Salt and pepper, to taste
⅓ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a medium-size bowl, combine greens, beans and cheese. Add oil, vinegar, juice, fennel seeds, salt and pepper; toss. Sprinkle with dried cranberries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 173.9 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

GREEN BEAN FETA SALAD



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A great recipe to take to a cook out or pitch-it. Fairly easy to make and you can make it ahead of time since its a chilled dish.

Provided by tabalt711

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshley ground pepper
1/2 cup oil
1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and pat dry. Place in serving bowl; cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • 2. Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil until blended.
  • 3. Add chopped onion and 1/2 cup of LemonVinaigrette prepared in step 2 to beans, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with feta and walnuts. (you can use leftover vinaigrette to marinate artichoke hearts or chicken breasts.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 271.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.6

GREEN BEAN, FETA, WALNUT AND MINT SALAD



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds green beans, cut in half
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped fine
1/4 cup white wine vinegar or tarragon vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the green beans and cook them until they are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the beans and plunge them immediately into ice water to stop their cooking. Drain them again and pat them dry. 2. Transfer the beans to a shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with the walnuts, onion, and feta. Chill well. 3. Make the dressing: Combine the oil, mint, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar and shake to blend. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture, toss thoroughly, and serve.

GREEN BEAN & FETA SALAD



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Make and share this Green Bean & Feta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in AZ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dill weed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook beans tender crisp.
  • Chill at least one hour.
  • Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, dill, salt& pepper and blend well.
  • Add pecans and red onion to beans.
  • Add dressing and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 480.8, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 7.5

GREEN BEAN, WALNUT & FETA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans (ends trimmed), snapped in half crosswise
1/4 cup Goya or other high quality extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1 cup diced red or sweet onion
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts water to boil in 6-quart saucepan. Add beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well; immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking process. Drain beans again; pat dry with linen towel. (Can be prepared several hours ahead. If so, refrigerate until ready to serve.) Combine oil, mint, vinegar, salt, garlic, and pepper in small jar and shake to blend. Arrange beans in shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with nuts, onion, and cheese. Just before serving, pour dressing over and toss thoroughly.

Tips for Making Green Bean and Feta Salad

  • Choose fresh, crisp green beans. Look for beans that are bright green and have no blemishes. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
  • Blanch the green beans. This process helps to preserve the beans' color and crispness. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately remove the beans from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a variety of toppings. This salad is very versatile, so you can use a variety of toppings to your liking. Some popular options include feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped nuts. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
  • Make it ahead of time. This salad can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Simply blanch the green beans and prepare the dressing ahead of time. When you're ready to serve, simply assemble the salad and enjoy.

Conclusion

Green bean and feta salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is a great option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad to add to your menu, give green bean and feta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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