Green Bean Salad with Feta Cheese

Green Bean Salad with Feta Cheese

This green bean salad is a summer salad or side dish idea.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 pound French green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on a baking sheet.

Step 2
Bake in preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 3
While walnuts cool, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.

Step 4
Transfer green beans and walnuts to a mixing bowl and add feta, red onion, cranberries, salt, and pepper; gently toss together. Add balsamic dressing to serve.

Cook’s Note:

You can use pine nuts instead of walnuts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

345
Calories
26g
Fat
25g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat26g 33%
Saturated Fat7g 34%
Cholesterol28mg 9%
Sodium710mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars12g
Protein9g
Vitamin C20mg 101%
Calcium217mg 17%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium353mg 8%

*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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