Description
This fresh and easy Green Bean and Feta Salad is the perfect healthy side dish for your summer meals or quick dinner. With blanched green beans, creamy feta, and a garlicky lemon vinaigrette, this quick salad delivers on crunch, flavor, and nutrition. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, easy recipe, or dinner idea that comes together fast, this one checks every box.
Ingredients
1 pound green beans
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Trim the ends off the green beans and blanch them in salted boiling water for 2 minutes.
2. Drain the beans and give them a brief rinse under cool water. Let them sit.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the warm green beans to the dressing and toss well. Let sit for 10 minutes.
5. Add sliced red onion and crumbled feta. Toss gently to combine.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use high-quality feta from a block for the best flavor and texture.
Let the green beans absorb the dressing while warm—they’ll soak up more flavor.
This salad tastes even better after sitting for 30 minutes, making it great for prep ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
Keywords: green bean salad, feta salad, easy salad, healthy side dish, summer salad, lemon vinaigrette