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Simple Green Bean Salad

by Donya Mullins July 7, 2020 22 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Fresh green beans tossed in a bright, lemony dressing with tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese make an irresistible Green Bean 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.

Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!


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I made this for a family dinner, was looking for something different than tossed salad. This is my new favorite, love it! Not just for summer.

Beth

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 Green Bean Salad was my choice, and wow, the combination of crunchy beans, juicy tomatoes, sweet onions, and feta cheese is amazing. When you toss everything in a bright, homemade dressing, you’ve got a summer masterpiece.

Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!

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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
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Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!

Not only is this green bean 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.

How To Make This Recipe Ahead Of Time

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.
Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!

What To Serve With Green Bean Salad

  • Crock Pot Chicken Thighs
  • Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts
  • Easy Air Fryer Salmon
  • CopyKat Honey Baked Ham

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Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!
4.75 from 27 votes

Green Bean Salad

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 13 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
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Equipment

  • Strainer
  • Wide Mouth Mason Jars

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh washed and trimmed green beans
  • 12 ounces grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ 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.
Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!
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Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!
Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!
Green Bean Salad made with fresh bean, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese, tossed into a light lemony dressing is the perfect side dish for any meal!


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  1. Kathy Favignano

    September 15, 2023 at 1:04 am

    I loved this. Easy to prepare and so tasty

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      September 15, 2023 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks so much!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Deb

    July 2, 2023 at 5:36 pm

    I use it as a side dish as opposed to a salad. So easy and very attractive too……love it!

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      July 3, 2023 at 1:39 pm

      Sounds great, Deb and thank you for the terrific rating!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Sharon Ehrgood

    June 29, 2023 at 10:55 am

    Has anyone tried this using fresh wax beans?

    Reply
  4. Dianna K

    April 20, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    This recipe is so easy and the result superb! I love fresh green beans yearround!

    Reply
  5. Beth

    March 18, 2023 at 3:34 pm

    I made this for a family dinner, was looking for something different than tossed salad. This is my new favorite, love it! Not just for summer.

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      March 18, 2023 at 3:40 pm

      Thank you, Beth! You’ve made my day. I so appreciate the outstanding rating as well.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  6. Dede Bradley

    March 2, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    Can I use frozen steamed green beans? if so, how should I prepare them?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      March 3, 2023 at 9:41 am

      I would thaw them then make sure they are dry. Let me know how the recipe turns out.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  7. Cynthia

    December 10, 2022 at 12:14 pm

    I’m not a fan of feta cheese…..would crumbled blue cheese work do you think?

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      December 12, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      Sure – use what ever kind of cheese you like.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  8. Luann

    July 20, 2022 at 8:57 pm

    This salad was amazing after I drizzled on balsamic glaze. It improved it immensely

    Reply
    • Donya

      July 21, 2022 at 8:22 am

      Hey there Luann!
      Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! If you liked this salad, you should check out my Fresh Tomato Salad recipe, it’s just as easy to make and it tastes like a burst of summer with every bite. If you ever have any questions about a recipe, please don’t hesitate to reach out, I’m always happy to help!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  9. Margot

    July 15, 2022 at 3:12 pm

    This recipe is amazing! We make it all summer.

    Reply
    • Donya

      July 16, 2022 at 9:59 am

      Hey there Margot!
      Thank you so much for your fantastic rating and your kind words, I am so happy to hear y’all have been enjoying this recipe! If you like this salad, you should check out my Tomato Cucumber Salad recipe, it’s just as easy to make and it has bright, delicious flavors that are perfect for summer time!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  10. Shawna

    July 10, 2022 at 5:42 pm

    Can’t wait to make this salad looks delicious Thanks

    Reply
    • Donya

      July 11, 2022 at 8:01 am

      Hey there Shawna!
      I am so happy to hear you’re giving this recipe a try, if you’re a green bean fan then you’ll love this easy to make salad! This is one of those dishes that can be enjoyed anytime of year, whether it’s July or served at New Years, the bright flavors unbeatable. Thank you so much for your kind words and your fantastic rating, I really hope you enjoy the recipe, let me know how everything turns out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  11. Mary Marshall

    May 12, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    Yummm! This one is right up my alley, thank you!

    Reply
    • Donya

      May 13, 2021 at 9:47 pm

      Hey there Mary!
      Thank you so much for your rating, I appreciate it. I hope you enjoy this recipe, let me know how it turns out! Thanks for your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  12. Rewari

    September 4, 2020 at 12:13 am

    Wow, I just look for easy and simple recipe. This is so easy and tasty. I

    Reply
  13. LENNARD BEECHER

    July 7, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    100%GOOD JOB WELL DONE

    Reply

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