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Green Bean Salad Recipe
Crisp and flavorful green bean salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 168 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans (about 4 cups), trimmed and cut into 2 to 3” long pieces
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, about 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 4 large fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, for garnish
- Lemon zest from about ½ lemon, for garnish
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted if desired
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add green beans, water, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stirring occasionally, cover and cook on medium-low heat until the beans are nearly tender (about 8-9 minutes). Remove the lid and cook until liquid evaporates (about 2-3 minutes). Remove the beans from the skillet and set aside.
- In the skillet, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, pepper, and remaining salt on low heat.
- Add the cooked green beans along with half of the feta cheese and toss to combine. Add any more seasonings or lemon juice as desired. Add almonds.
- Transfer the beans and mixture to a serving platter and garnish with remaining feta, basil, and any lemon zest desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
406mg
(17%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
843IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 843IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.