Greek Green Bean Salad

Bright, refreshing, and loaded with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Green Bean Salad is the perfect balance of vibrant veggies and tangy dressing. Tender-crisp blanched green beans are tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion, then topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese for a touch of indulgence. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a kick of garlic ties it all together with classic Greek flair. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is an easy, nutrient-packed side dish or light lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and watch it become the star of your summer table. Keywords: Greek green bean salad, Mediterranean salad recipe, healthy summer side dish, feta salad, easy vegetable recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams fresh green beans
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 100 grams kalamata olives
• 0.5 red onion
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them in half if they are long.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step 3

Immediately transfer the blanched green beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a clean towel.

Step 4

While the green beans cool, slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, pit and slice the kalamata olives, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and set it aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic clove, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine the cooled green beans, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1059.2 grams (1059.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1118

Total Fat 91.80g	118%
Saturated Fat 23.20g	116%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Sodium 3633mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 61.60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 26.80g	96%
Total Sugars 25.20g
Protein 25.60g	51%

Vitamin D 16IU	80%
Calcium 824mg	63%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 1763mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.3%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 21.0%