Description
A festive salad that combines crisp green beans, tangy feta, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the green beans: Trim the ends and wash thoroughly. Bring pot of salted water to a boil.
- Blanch the beans: Add them to boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer to an ice water bath.
- Toast the walnuts: In a skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine green beans, walnuts, cranberries, and feta. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently.
- Serve chilled: Let sit for 10 minutes before serving, can be served at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
For a firmer texture, blanch green beans for a shorter time. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: green bean salad, holiday salad, festive salad, vegetarian, salad with feta