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Green Bean Salad with Walnuts and Feta

Green Bean Salad with Walnuts and Feta is an amazing side dish for any event!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Green Bean Salad:
  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans trimmed and cut into 1.5” pieces
  • 1 cup raw walnuts chopped
  • 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2/3 cup red onion chopped
Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette:
  • 1 cup grapeseed or olive oil
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zested
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste

Instructions

To prepare the lemon-mint dressing:
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  1. Add the salad dressing ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth. Keep sealed in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
To prepare the Walnut Salad:
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the chopped green beans. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Immediately transfer the green beans to an ice bath in order to stop the cooking. Once cooled, strain the beans into a colander and pat dry.
  3. Add the blanched green beans, walnuts, feta, and red onion to a large serving bowl. Mix in desired amount of lemon-mint dressing and add salt to taste.
  4. Serve alongside your favorite entrée.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 8 Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 8
Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.