Green Bean Tomato Salad with Feta
Salads are a great way to enjoy a healthy, light meal. This green bean tomato salad is no exception! It's perfect for lunch or dinner.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 174kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ pound French green beans sliced on angle
- ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes quartered (or grape tomatoes)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped feta cheese
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Place the green beans in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain the green beans and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking.
- In a jar or bowl, blend the dressing ingredients together. Shake or stir before using.
- Transfer to the cooled green beans to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, red onion, and dressing. Toss to coat.
Notes
Choose fresh, firm green beans for the best texture. Blanching gives them a crisp-tender texture while preserving their bright green color.
Use tomatoes that are ripe but still slightly firm. If you want to bring out more of their natural sweetness, sprinkle them with a little bit of sugar before adding them to the dish.
Don't skimp on the feta cheese. It adds a nice creamy texture and salty flavor that really completes this dish.
Add fresh garlic to the dressing for a more aromatic flavor.
Top each serving with freshly cracked black pepper and extra virgin olive oil. The topping will give the salad an extra boost of flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg