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Green Bean Salad
Fresh green beans with tomatoes, fresh herbs and feta cheese, tossed in a light garlic and lemon dressing.
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
149
kcal
Author:
Sara
Ingredients
2
pounds
green beans
ends snipped and beans cut in half
14
ounces
grape tomatoes
cut in half
¼
cup
fresh basil leaves
chopped
¼
cup
fresh parsley leaves
chopped
⅓
cup
fresh squeezed lemon juice
⅓
cup
olive oil
½
teaspoon
salt
¼
teaspoon
pepper
2
cloves
fresh garlic
minced
½
cup
feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, 2-3 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water while you prepare the dressing.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and minced garlic.
Strain ice water off of beans and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Place tomatoes, parsley, and basil in a large mixing bowl. Toss together.
Add beans and mix.
Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle cheese crumbles on top and mix gently.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Blanch the green beans before starting your salad.
Use fresh herbs for this recipe; dried ones won’t work well.
Choose green beans that are thinner, bright green, and firm to the touch.
Nutrition
Calories:
149
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
10
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
11
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
8
mg
|
Sodium:
263
mg
|
Potassium:
376
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
1433
IU
|
Vitamin C:
23
mg
|
Calcium:
98
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg