Crunchy green beans are tossed in a lemon dressing with creamy feta and almonds.
The weather this week in Sydney has been wonderful. Despite it being mid winter, we have been out in the garden in t-shirts (and I am not one to wear a t-shirt unless it is warm!). My weekly meal plan for steaming bowls of comforting stews and soups has been altered to include some lighter dishes to match the weather, including this simple green bean salad recipe to accompany our roast lamb at the weekend.
Just 6 ingredients combine to make this fresh and easy salad which you can whip up in minutes. You can also make it a day ahead and keep in the fridge – which makes it one I love to use when we are having guests.
Green french beans are cooked until just tender but still retaining some bite, before being dressed in a zingy lemon and dijon dressing, with creamy feta and crunchy almonds.
What to serve with this green bean salad
As well as lamb, the salad pairs beautifully with chicken or salmon. I often make extra so I can eat it for lunch the next day, with a slice or sourdough or on it’s own.
Make it Dairy free/vegan
Omit the feta and mix in some salty kalamata olives.
An extra delicious step:
Toasting the almonds before mixing them into the salad will add a lovely depth of flavour. If you don’t have the time though, the salad still tastes amazing!
If you want to see more salad ideas, why not have a look at my Peach Feta Almond Toast or Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad
Green Bean Salad with Feta and Almonds
Ingredients
400g green beans
100g feta
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tbsp Lemon juice
½ tsp Dijon mustard
50g almonds, roughly chopped
Method
In a medium saucepan bring the water to boil then add the beans and cook for 3-4 mins until tender.
Cool under cold water to stop them from cooking.
In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and Dijon mustard and season with black pepper – don’t add salt as the feta is salty.
Crumble over the feta and almonds then mix lightly to just combine.
Serve straight away or place in fridge overnight and bring to room temperature before serving.
What a delicious salad! This would be such a lovely pairing with any main meal! (Or on its own – yum!!)
Thanks Alexandra! It is such a versatile salad, both with what it goes with – and the fact that it can be eaten on its own!
What a lovely salad, I love every single ingredients in it so I must try it asap! Almonds and feta work so well together 🙂
Thank you Sylvie! I love the combination of feta and almonds too!