Description
A delightful and vibrant salad featuring crisp green beans, tangy feta, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and trim the green beans, then blanch them in boiling salted water for 3-5 minutes until bright green and crisp. Transfer them to an ice bath to cool.
- Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large serving bowl, mix the blanched green beans, toasted walnuts, cranberries, feta, and red onion. Pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and additional feta if desired. Serve immediately or chill for an hour.
Notes
Use fresh, seasonal ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking the green beans to maintain their bright color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching & Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: holiday salad, green bean salad, festive recipes, vegetarian salad