Crunchy Green Bean and Walnut Salad with Feta

Ingredients

Green beans

500g, ends trimmed

Walnuts

1/2 cup, roughly chopped

Red onion

1/2, thinly sliced

Feta cheese

1/2 cup, crumbled

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, roughly chopped

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender. Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking and retain their vibrant color.
2. In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans, roughly chopped walnuts, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and roughly chopped parsley.
3. To prepare the dressing, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad in the large bowl. Toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a standalone meal or as a side to grilled meat or fish.