Green bean feta salad is a delectable side dish that combines fresh green beans' crunchy goodness with feta cheese's tangy richness. This simple yet flavorful concoction will delight your taste buds and add color to your meal spread. This salad is a go-to choice any time of year and a quick and healthy addition to your weeknight dinner.
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Why you will love this recipe
Indulging in a green bean and feta salad can offer a vibrant symphony of flavors, textures, and nutrients that make for an ideal side dish or even a light meal. The crispness of freshly blanched green beans harmonizes wonderfully with feta cheese's rich, salty tang, elevating the overall dining experience.
Whether you're a culinary novice or a seasoned home cook, this recipe is straightforward and quick, requiring minimal prep time. Moreover, the highly customizable ingredients allow you to incorporate your favorite herbs or nuts for added crunch.
This green bean and feta salad offers versatility, convenience, and, most importantly, a delicious way to consume your greens, perfect for a summertime BBQ, a family or holiday dinner, or meal-prepping for the week ahead.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is a quick snapshot of the ingredients you'll need for this recipe. Scroll to the recipe card, where you will find the exact measurements.
- Fresh green beans - choose fresh green beans that are bright in color and free of excess moisture.
- Red onion- you can substitute with shallots or green onions for a milder onion flavor.
- Italian dressing - use your favorite store-bought brand or make a homemade vinaigrette.
- Dill - should be fresh, but you can use dried if that is all you have available.
How to make a green bean salad
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut or snap into 2- to 3-inch pieces. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the green beans, and cook for 7 minutes.
Drain immediately, and rinse with cold tap water to stop cooking. Set aside into a large mixing bowl. Slice the red onion into very thin slices.
Preheat a small saute pan on medium heat. Add a small amount of olive oil to the pan. Add the onions, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly softened, then remove to bowl with green beans.
Chop the fresh dill and add green beans and onions to the bowl. Add the Italian dressing and feta cheese. Toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for two hours before serving.
Tips for Success
Be sure not to overcook your green beans; we still want them to have a nice bite for this green bean and feta salad.
You can use the onions raw if you wish. Add some extra flavor to the salad with cherry tomatoes or toasted almonds.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this green bean and feta salad with grilled chicken as a delicious cold side dish, appetizer, or snack. You can even top it with some homemade croutons. This works well as part of your meal prep plan with hard-boiled eggs or chicken. You can serve this with an omelet or scrambled eggs for a delicious brunch or as a side with shrimp.
Storage & Reheating
Store for up to one week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve the leftovers cold.
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Recipe
Green Bean and Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans ends trimmed, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
- ¼ cup Feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion sliced thinly, can substitute with shallots or green onions
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped, may use dried
- ½ cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon olive oil for sauteing
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the fresh green beans and cut into roughly 2- to 3-inch pieces.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and add the green beans. Cook for 7 minutes, then drain immediately, and place in ice water to stop cooking.
- Lightly saute the onions in olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked green beans, onions, dill, Italian dressing, and feta cheese. Toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for two hours prior to serving. Can be made ahead of time the day before.
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week. Serve cold.
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