Enhanced Green Bean and Red Pepper Salad

Ingredients

Green beans

1 pound, trimmed

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Red onion

1 small, thinly sliced

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup, halved

Feta cheese

1/2 cup, crumbled

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Honey

1 tablespoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
2. Drain the green beans and immediately rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant color.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked green beans, diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the vinaigrette dressing.
5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
6. For optimal flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld together.
7. Serve chilled, garnished with additional parsley or feta if desired, and enjoy the fresh burst of flavors!