Best 8 Green Bean Feta Walnut And Mint Salad Recipes

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"Green bean feta walnut and mint salad" is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, side dish, or a snack. It is packed with vibrant flavors and textures, featuring crisp green beans, creamy feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, refreshing mint, and a tangy dressing. This salad is also versatile, making it easy to customize with different ingredients or dressings to suit your taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a refreshing side dish for your next dinner party, this green bean feta walnut and mint salad is sure to be a hit!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH GREEN BEAN, WALNUT, & FETA SALAD



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Fresh Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Cheese Salad dressed with olive oil and fresh mint vinaigrette. -- It may sound bizarre, but it's one amazingly delicious flavor combination!

Categories     Salads

Time 28m

Yield about 6-7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into about 2-inch pieces
1 c. chopped walnuts
3/4 c. diced red onion
1 c. crumbled Feta cheese
3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
1/4 c. fresh mint leaves, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for only 3 minutes.
  • Drain well and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place green beans in a large bowl. Add walnuts, red onion, and Feta; gently stir to combine.
  • Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times to blend. Pour dressing over the bean mixture and toss.
  • Chill for about an hour before serving.

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.

MINTY GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Unusual Italian green bean salad. Garlic and mint together - what a combo! My secret vinaigrette recipe too!

Provided by CELANE47

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup water
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pound fresh green beans
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 slices onion, chopped
1 sprig fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon prepared mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, and cook the green beans 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
  • Transfer green beans to a medium bowl, and mix with garlic, onion, and mint.
  • In a small container with a lid, mix olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake until well blended. Toss into the green bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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, 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, WALNUT AND FETA SALAD



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups toasted chopped walnuts
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1 cup feta, crumbled
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and season with a large pinch of salt. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Transfer to a boil of iced water to cool and then drain and pat dry.
  • Add the green beans, onions, and walnuts to a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the green beans, onions, and walnuts and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and top with crumbled feta and freshly cracked black pepper.

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 AND FETA SALAD



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Juicy green beans and tangy feta cheese pair well with Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander; run under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Whisk oil with vinegar and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss beans with vinaigrette, tomatoes, scallions, and feta.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If fresh green beans are unavailable, frozen green beans can be used as a substitute.
  • To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • To toast the walnuts, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • To assemble the salad, combine the green beans, feta cheese, walnuts, and mint in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This Green Bean, Feta, Walnut, and Mint Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try!

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