Green Bean Feta Salad (Printable Version)

Crisp green beans tossed with feta and lemon dressing for a light, refreshing Mediterranean dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 14 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

→ Dairy

05 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
02 - Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their color. Drain well.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
06 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the salad just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between crisp-tender beans and creamy feta creates this perfect texture that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • You can make it ahead and it actually gets better as the flavors meld together
  • It manages to feel elegant and restaurant-worthy while being incredibly forgiving and customizable
02 -
  • The ice bath step isn't optional, it's what keeps your beans bright green and perfectly crisp instead of turning dull and mushy
  • Don't add the feta until you're ready to serve or it will start to break down and make the dressing cloudy
  • This salad needs at least 15 minutes after dressing to let the flavors really come together
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of feta instead of crumbling it for an elegant restaurant-style presentation
  • If serving this for a crowd, set up a toppings bar with olives, roasted red peppers, and extra herbs so everyone can customize their portion

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