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Fresh Green Bean and Feta Salad - Easy 5-Step Healthy Recipe

This vibrant green bean feta salad combines crisp blanched green beans, creamy feta cheese, and fresh vegetables with a tangy honey-mustard dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, it's a nutritious and delicious salad that pairs well with grilled meats or stands alone as a light meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Immediately transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain thoroughly and pat dry.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. The honey helps balance the tanginess of the vinegar while the mustard adds depth to the dressing.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and dill. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the vegetable mixture. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Be careful not to break up the feta too much.
  5. If using, sprinkle toasted almonds or walnuts over the top for extra crunch. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

Don't overcook the green beans - they should remain crisp for best texture. Use block feta and crumble it yourself for better flavor. Can blanch green beans and prepare dressing up to a day in advance. Let salad sit 10-15 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.