Green Bean Salad with Toasted Almonds & Feta

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Green Bean Salad with Toasted Almonds & Feta

This green bean salad is the best! Perfectly cooked green beans are tossed in a lemony dressing with toasted almonds, feta and basil. Recipe yields 4 side servings.

202 kcal /serving 20 min Serves 4 Easy American Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 to 3” long pieces
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, divided
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small-to-medium clove garlic
  • Several twists of freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
  • 3 to 4 large basil leaves, torn or chopped, for garnish
  • Lemon zest from about 1/2 lemon, for garnish

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Start with a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the almonds and cook, stirring frequently (careful, they burn quickly).
  3. After 3 minutes, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue stirring until they are fragrant and turning golden on the edges, about 1 to 3 more minutes.
  4. Transfer the almonds to a bowl to cool.
  5. Make sure the heat is set to medium-low and place the skillet back on the heat.
  6. Immediately add the green beans, water and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  7. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are nearly tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the lid, raise heat to medium-high, and cook until the liquid evaporates, 2 to 5 minutes.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
  10. Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
  11. Set aside.
  12. Once the green beans are done cooking, whisk the olive oil mixture once more, then pour it into the skillet.
  13. Pour the almonds back into the skillet, and add about half of the feta, reserving the other half for garnish.
  14. Toss to combine, then taste and add more lemon juice or black pepper if necessary.
  15. Transfer the green beans to a serving bowl or platter.
  16. Sprinkle the remaining feta and the torn basil leaves on top.
  17. Lightly grate some lemon zest on top, and serve promptly.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

202 Calories
6.6g Protein 6% DV
19.0g Carbs 6% DV
13.2g Fat 17% DV
7.6g Fiber 20% DV
8.1g Sugars
438mg Sodium 29% DV
8mg Cholesterol 2% DV
Diet Type High Fiber
Health Labels Vegetarian Pescatarian Mediterranean Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher

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

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Recipe Details
Category salad
Meal Type Side
Tags healthy, quick, fresh