Cold Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

Cold Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

I always get asked for the recipe…Yummy. This serving size is good for a dinner party. Double the recipe if going to a big party.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
10 hrs 40 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced, or to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar and allow to blend overnight.

Step 2
Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, flipping often, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and let them cool completely.

Step 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water. Drain well, pat dry (you want the bean as dry as possible), and place the beans into a large bowl. Add feta cheese, tomatoes, and red onions; mix to combine.

Step 4
Pour dressing over the green beans and sprinkle with toasted almonds; mix to combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

Cook’s Notes:

It is very important to make the dressing the night before to let all the flavors blend.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174
Calories
14g
Fat
8g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 18%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Cholesterol13mg 4%
Sodium164mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate8g 3%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars2g
Protein5g
Vitamin C15mg 76%
Calcium112mg 9%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium247mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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