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green bean and tomato salad with feta cheese in a bowl
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4.50 from 6 votes

Green Bean Salad

This simple and easy Green Bean Salad recipe takes just 20 minutes to throw together. It's packed with fresh flavors, green beans, tomatoes, basil, feta and a light red wine vinaigrette. You’ll love this healthy salad to bring to parties or for a tasty summer side dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: DIET, DINNER, LUNCH, salad + dressing, sides
Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 545kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. green beans
  • 1.5 cups small tomatoes of your choice quartered
  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 2 tbsp. diced onion
  • 5 leaves of basil thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese *optional

Instructions

  • Rinse, trim, and cut green beans into 1-inch pieces.
    trimmed green beans on a cutting board
  • Add green beans to a steamer basket and steam for 2-4 minutes or until al dente (crisp with a good bite).
    green beans in a steaming basket
  • Shock the green beans by transferring them from the steamer into a big bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking and ensure the beans retain their bright green color.
    green beans in a bowl with ice
  • Dry off beans by rolling them around in a dishtowel, then transfer to a large bowl. Toss in tomatoes and set aside.
    drying green beans off on a dishtowel
  • In a small bowl whisk together extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, garlic, onion, and salt and pepper.
    making red wine vinaigrette in a small glass bowl
  • Pour dressing over green beans and tomatoes and gently toss. Adjust the seasonings and finish with fresh basil. Enjoy!
    adding vinaigrette to green bean salad
  • Serves 6.

Notes

This green bean salad should last anywhere from 3-5 days covered in the fridge. After a few days the veggies will begin to break down a bit, so I recommend enjoying it within 3 days of making the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad | Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 957mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3130IU | Vitamin C: 56.3mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 5.1mg