Green bean salad with feta is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it as a side dish at a barbecue or as a light lunch or dinner, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. The key to a great green bean salad is to use fresh, crisp green beans. You can find them at most grocery stores or farmers markets. Once you have your green beans, you'll need to blanch them. This process involves boiling the beans for a few minutes before immediately transferring them to an ice bath. This stops the cooking process and helps the beans retain their bright green color.
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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 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
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.
TOMATO-GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND DILL
This is a perfect salad for summer, when the market is chockablock with great produce. Use whatever tomatoes are sweetest, and feel free to add yellow wax beans or romano beans in addition to green beans. If your market has fresh shelling beans, use those instead of chickpeas. Plan ahead to soak dried chickpeas overnight. With a soak, they only take an hour to cook, and taste better than canned ones.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt, then the green beans. Cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a large bowl of cold water. Drain in a colander and blot green beans dry with a kitchen towel.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, put lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, a pinch of salt and some black pepper to taste. Whisk in olive oil.
- Make the salad: Add cherry tomatoes, green beans and chickpeas to a large salad bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add dressing and toss to coat. Add feta and toss once more. Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- To serve, sprinkle generously with dill and oregano.
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 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
FETA AND SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO SALAD WITH FRENCH GREEN BEANS
A lovely fresh salad to accompany hot lamb dishes or simply to serve as salad with a BBQ.
Provided by Andypoc
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and arrange them, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and the bay leaf; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
- Bake the tomatoes until they are shriveled and dry on the outside, but a little moist inside, about 2 hours.
- Toast the pine nuts in a small pan over medium-low heat, gently shaking the pan as they toast, until beginning brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes; set aside.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; cook the green beans in the boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water.
- Combine the roasted tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, green beans, arugula, and basil in a salad bowl. Whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a bowl, and pour the dressing over the salad. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 823.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
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
COLD GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES
I always get asked for the recipe...Yummy. This serving size is good for a dinner party. Double the recipe if going to a big party.
Provided by Jennifer
Categories Green Bean Salad
Time 10h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar and allow to blend overnight.
- Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, flipping often, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and let them cool completely.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water. Drain well, pat dry (you want the bean as dry as possible), and place the beans into a large bowl. Add feta cheese, tomatoes, and red onions; mix to combine.
- Pour dressing over the green beans and sprinkle with toasted almonds; mix to combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 163.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
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 BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND FETA
From Jack Bishop's Vegetables Every Day. Very pretty all green or with a mix of green and yellow beans.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring several quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the beans and salt to taste. Cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, shake dry and then spread out over a clean towel so they dry quickly. Let the beans cool to room temperature.
- Combine the tomatoes, shallot, oil, lemon juice, parsley and pepper to taste in a large serving bowl.
- Add the beans and adjust the seasonings, using salt sparingly.
- Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad and serve immediately.
- Variation: Use 1 tablespoon walnut oil and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle the salad with 1/3 cup toasted and coarsely chopped walnuts and crumbed goat cheese (instead of the feta) just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.8, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 179.6, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6, Protein 4.9
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily when you bend them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Blanch the green beans: Blanching 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. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Use a variety of toppings: Feta cheese, red onion, tomatoes, and almonds are all great toppings for green bean salad. You can also add other ingredients, such as cooked bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or crumbled blue cheese.
- Make a flavorful dressing: A simple vinaigrette dressing is a great way to dress green bean salad. To make a vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the salad immediately: Green bean salad is best served immediately after it is made. The beans will start to wilt if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Green bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright colors and crisp texture, green bean salad is sure to be a hit at your next party.
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