Fresh Green Bean Salad

Fresh green beans are topped with salty feta, crunchy almonds, and tossed in a bright lemon dressing in this fabulous salad. Served warm or chilled- it's the perfect summer side dish. Simple, and downright delicious.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword fresh green bean salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 148kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds green beans rinsed and ends trimmed
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
1/4 cup feta cheese

Vinaigrette

1 medium lemon juiced and zested
1 clove garlic finely grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced almonds and stirring the entire time, cook them until they are a toasty golden brown color. This will take about 3-4 minutes. If they start to look too brown, turn down the heat. Once they are nice and toasted, remove the almonds to a plate to cool.
In the same skillet add 1/4 cup water and heat on high until it begins to simmer. Reduce heat to medium and add the green beans to the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, just until the green beans are crisp tender. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, add the juice of one lemon, grated garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.
Transfer green beans to a serving bowl, and pour dressing over the top. Add toasted almonds and feta cheese, toss to combine. Top with lemon zest and enjoy!

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