Description
A refreshing and vibrant Green Bean Salad featuring tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy honey vinaigrette. Garnished with toasted almonds and fresh basil, this salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 12-16 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chiffonade
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp. olive or avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- ¾ tsp. salt, to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- â…“ cup almonds, sliced and toasted
Instructions
- Cook the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the trimmed and cut green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until they become bright green and tender. Remove the beans using a slotted spoon and let them drain and cool in a colander.
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: While the green beans are cooking, whisk together the olive or avocado oil, red wine or apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Once the green beans have cooled to room temperature, add them to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Then add the halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, finely diced red onion, chiffonade basil, and toasted sliced almonds.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss all ingredients together until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain texture. Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate for a couple of hours to enjoy it chilled.
Notes
- To toast almonds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based cheese or omit it entirely.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust salt and pepper to personal taste preferences.
