This green bean salad is a summer salad or side dish idea.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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