Green Bean and Pistachio Salad

Ingredients

Green beans

1 pound, trimmed

Pistachios

1/2 cup, shelled and roughly chopped

Feta cheese

1/2 cup, crumbled

Red onion

1/4 cup, thinly sliced

Fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup, chopped

Olive oil

3 tablespoons

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Drain and transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cool, drain again and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled green beans, chopped pistachios, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint leaves.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a simple dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is well-coated.
5. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this refreshing dish as a side to grilled meats or as a light lunch.