Name: Green Bean Salad
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh washed and trimmed green beans; 12 ounces grape tomatoes, cut in half; 1 cup Vidalia onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Fresh green beans tossed in a bright, lemony dressing with tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese make an irresistible salad! This clean and simple recipe is ideal served as a side dish for a weeknight meal and is always welcome on a holiday buffet.

It’s summer and that means fresh veggies! I couldn’t be happier. On weekends, I love taking a lazy walk through the farmers market to pick out all my favorite fruits and vegetables. One of the goodies that are always on my must-grab list is green beans.

Green beans are one of the most versatile vegetables I can think of so it was easy to come up with a new way to enjoy them. A salad was my choice and wow, the combination of crunchy beans, juicy tomatoes, sweet onions, feta cheese is amazing. When you toss everything in a bright, homemade dressing, you’ve got a summertime masterpiece.

What You Need To Make Green Bean Salad

Fresh Green Beans
Grape Tomatoes
Vidalia Onion
Feta Cheese
Lemon Juice
Olive Oil
Dijon Mustard
Garlic
Salt and Pepper

Not only is this salad SO GOOD, but it also has lots of other fringe benefits. It’s great served either cold or room temperature. You can add in all kinds of other ingredients like pasta, tuna, or grilled chicken.

You can also make it ahead of time for covered dish suppers or potlucks. Here’s how I do it:

Blanch the green beans for 2 minutes then drain. Slice the tomatoes and onions. Crumble the feta cheese and toss everything together.
Mix the dressing in a mason jar.
Place the salad in a container or salad bowl. Nestle the dressing in the container and wrap everything with plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge until you’re ready to head to the party. When you arrive, drizzle on the dressing, toss and serve.

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Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 13 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings:

Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound fresh washed and trimmed green beans
12 ounces grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

To a large pot of boiling, salted water, add green beans, and cook for 2 minutes. Drain beans, pat dry, and place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl or jar with a lid, add lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or mix together. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let marinate 15 minutes and serve.