Greek-Style Green Bean and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, finely chopped

Feta cheese

1/2 cup, crumbled

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup, halved

Red onion

1/2 cup, finely chopped

Chickpeas

1 can (15 oz.), drained and rinsed

Green beans

1 lb., ends trimmed

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and simmer until they are crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain the beans and immediately rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched green beans, chickpeas, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
3. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve chilled. Enjoy this refreshing salad on its own or as a side dish to your favorite Greek main course.