Unforgettable Greek Green Bean Salad: Feta, Tomatoes, Bliss

This cold tomato and green bean salad is made with feta cheese. It’s one of my favorite salads for a picnic or a barbeque. I make this amount for two to three people, but you can easily double or quadruple the recipe.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
3

Ingredients

  • 1poundfresh green beans, trimmed

  • ¼cupolive oil

  • 2tablespoonswhite balsamic vinegar

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼cupchopped fresh parsley

  • 1mediumshallot, minced

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 3mediumtomatoes, chopped

  • 2ouncescrumbled feta cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.

  2. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Stir in parsley, shallot, and garlic.

  3. Combine beans and tomatoes in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and mix to combine. Stir in feta. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe3
Calories304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g
29%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Cholesterol
17mg
6%
Sodium
287mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
8%
Dietary Fiber
7g
26%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
7g
Vitamin C
52mg
259%
Calcium
182mg
14%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
774mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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