Teresa's Recipes
Mediterranean Green Bean and Feta Salad
Experience the invigorating flavors of the Mediterranean with this Green Bean and Feta Salad. Crisp, blanched green beans unite with tangy feta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion to create a symphony of taste. The salad is beautifully punctuated with the briny notes of Kalamata olives, the freshness of parsley, and brought together by a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. This salad, originating from the Mediterranean region, is not just a feast for your taste buds but also a colorful tapestry of nutritional goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped Fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup, pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
- 1 pound, trimmed Green beans
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 16g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the trimmed green beans and blanch them until they are crisp-tender, which should take about 3-4 minutes. Drain the beans and immediately rinse them under cold water to halt the cooking process and retain their vibrant color.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, and finely chopped fresh parsley.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the zesty lemon-Dijon dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve the salad chilled as a side dish or enjoy it as a light, refreshing main on a hot summer day. Enjoy!