This green bean salad is made with fresh green beans, tomatoes, feta cheese , all tossed in a Greek style dressing. An easy and satisfying salad that’s full of bright flavors and colors.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans if using slender, also cut in half across
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 2 lemons
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp salt and pepper to taste
- 14 oz grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup slice red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup feta cubed
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Parboil the green beans first. Bring a big pot of water to a boil and add the green beans at once, cooking for no more than 3 minutes. Remove quickly using a mesh strainer, and transfer to a large bowl with ice water (ice bath) to stop the cooking and keep the green beans slightly under cooked, but crisp.
- While green beans are cooling, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, oil, oregano, red pepper and salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Place tomatoes,onion and parsley in a large serving bowl.
- Pat dry the green beans with a towel and add them to the bowl, tossing together.
- Add the dressing and feta and gently combine enjoy .
