Green Bean Feta Almonds Salad (Printable)

Crisp green beans combined with feta and toasted almonds in a zesty dressing, ideal for light meals.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp.
02 - Drain beans immediately and transfer to ice water bath to halt cooking process. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen towel.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Combine green beans, red onion, and parsley in large bowl. Add dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Top with crumbled feta and toasted almonds immediately before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can microwave leftovers, and the contrast of cold crisp beans against creamy feta is the kind of simple pleasure that makes summer eating feel effortless
  • This salad actually gets better as it sits, making it your secret weapon for picnics, potlucks, or those nights when you want dinner done before you even start cooking
02 -
  • Dry your green beans thoroughly after the ice bath because water clinging to the beans will make your dressing slide right off instead of coating them properly
  • The salad needs at least 15 minutes for the flavors to meld, but do not let it sit longer than a few hours or the beans will start to lose their beautiful crisp texture
03 -
  • If you are meal prepping, keep the feta and almonds in separate containers and add them right before eating
  • The dressing ratio works beautifully for other simple salads, so double it and keep the extra in your fridge

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