Green Bean Salad Feta Almonds (Printable)

Crisp green beans paired with feta, almonds, and a zesty olive oil dressing create a bright, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 14 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dairy

04 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Nuts

05 - 1.75 oz sliced almonds, toasted

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender and bright green.
02 - Drain immediately and plunge the beans into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine the green beans, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to coat.
05 - Top with crumbled feta and toasted almonds just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat but tastes like you put way more thought into it
  • The contrast between crisp beans and tangy feta makes every bite interesting
  • You can make it ahead and it actually gets better as the flavors meld
02 -
  • The ice water step is not optional unless you like sad, limp beans
  • Add the almonds right before serving or they'll lose their crunch
  • This salad tastes better after sitting for fifteen minutes, so don't stress about timing
03 -
  • Dry your beans really well after the ice bath or the dressing won't stick properly
  • Let the dressed salad sit for ten minutes before serving for the best flavor

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