Description
A fresh and vibrant green bean salad featuring tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy lemon mustard dressing. Perfect for a quick, light, and healthy side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 lb / 500g green beans, trimmed
- 350g / 12oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
Dressing
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheese
- 120g / 4oz feta, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: Combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a jar. Shake well to emulsify the dressing. Set aside or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before using.
- Cook Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and return to a boil. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the beans are tender but still crisp.
- Cool Beans: Drain the beans in a colander and immediately run them under cold tap water or plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant green color.
- Dry Beans: Drain the beans thoroughly and pat dry with clean dish towels to remove excess moisture.
- Assemble Salad: Place the cooled green beans in a large bowl along with the halved cherry tomatoes and finely sliced red onion. Drizzle the prepared dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad just before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing, easy-to-make salad.
Notes
- The salad can be refrigerated for several hours before serving for flavors to meld, but add the feta just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Adjust olive oil quantity based on your preferred dressing consistency and taste.
- Substitute lemon juice with white wine vinegar if preferred for a different acidic note.
- Blanching the green beans quickly keeps them crisp and colorful, avoiding the mushy texture.
- This salad pairs excellently with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean