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Refreshing Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Feta

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A light and satisfying summer salad combining crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese with a zesty lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. Perfect for warm-weather meals and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched
  • 1 ½ cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse under cold water.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. Immediately transfer green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
  4. Halve or quarter the tomatoes depending on size. Thinly slice the red onion. If desired, soak onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow flavor, then drain.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans, tomatoes, and red onion slices. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
  7. Crumble feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Toss lightly to combine without breaking up the feta too much.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed, remembering feta adds saltiness.
  9. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overcook green beans; they should remain tender-crisp. Drain and dry beans well to avoid a watery salad. Soaking onions in cold water mellows their sharpness. Keep dressing separate if making ahead to prevent sogginess. Feta can be substituted with vegan cheese or nuts for a dairy-free version.

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Keywords: green bean salad, tomato salad, feta cheese, summer salad, healthy side dish, easy salad recipe, Mediterranean salad

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