Elevate your culinary skills with a tantalizing "Green Bean, Pecan, and Feta Salad" that offers a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. This vibrant and refreshing salad combines the crisp tenderness of green beans, the nutty crunch of pecans, and the tangy creaminess of feta cheese, resulting in a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish that is not only visually appealing but also a nutritional powerhouse.
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GREEN BEAN AND FETA SALAD
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
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
GREEK GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA AND TOMATOES
This cold green bean salad is made with feta cheese and tomatoes and is one of my favorite salads for a picnic or a barbeque. I make this amount for 2 or 3 people, but you can easily double or quadruple the recipe.
Provided by Gundi
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Bean Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook beans until they are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Combine green beans and tomatoes in a large bowl
- Stir together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add shallot, parsley, and garlic. Pour dressing over beans and tomatoes and mix. Mix in crumbled feta cheese. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 287 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
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
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 AND FETA SALAD
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
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.
GREEN BEAN FETA SALAD
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
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
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
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 BEANS WITH FETA AND PECANS
I got this recipe years ago from a friend who brought it to a neighborhood party. It is great served chilled or at room temperature.
Provided by MamaJ
Categories Vegetable
Time 19m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes.
- Drain and plunge into ice water.
- Drain again and pat dry.
- In separate bowl, combine next six ingredients.
- Whisk to emulsify.
- Place beans in a shallow serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with pecans, onion, and feta.
- Just before serving, pour dressing over all and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.8, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 383.9, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 7.4
GREEN BEAN, WALNUT AND FETA SALAD
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 SALAD WITH FETA
Try our amazing Green Bean Salad with Feta today. This simple Green Bean Salad with Feta recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add beans to large pan of boiling water; cook 7 min. or until crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water.
- Place beans in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 4.0499 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
ARICA'S GREEN BEANS AND FETA
Fresh side dish with feta cheese as an accent flavor.
Provided by Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir red bell pepper and garlic into hot oil; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until the bell pepper is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir green beans with the red bell pepper. Pour white wine over the green bean mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and cook until the green beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir the green bean mixture. Sprinkle feta cheese over the mixture. Replace cover and continue cooking until the feta softens, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 152.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND FETA
Make and share this Green Bean Salad With Pine Nuts and Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ricky Henry-Davies
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 17m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grab a bowl throw in all of the above, and mix--how easy is that!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 764.8, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 10.1
GREEN BEAN & FETA SALAD
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
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 FETA SALAD
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
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 SALAD
We tossed crunchy ribbons of fennel, tender green beans and sweet tomatoes with feta and Italian dressing to create this unforgettable side salad.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring water in medium saucepan to boil. Add beans; cook 7 min. or until crisp-tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Place in medium bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh green beans: Look for green beans that are bright green and crisp. Avoid beans that are yellowed or wilted.
- Blanch the green beans: Blanching helps to preserve the color and crispness of the green beans. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans helps to bring out their flavor. To toast the pecans, 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 lightly browned.
- Use a good quality feta cheese: Feta cheese is a key ingredient in this salad, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a feta cheese that is creamy and tangy.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it a great salad to make for a party or potluck.
Conclusion:
This green bean, pecan, and feta salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a light main course, this salad is sure to please.
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