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    Green Beans with Feta and Almonds

    By Robyn | Published: Jul 29, 2019 | Modified: Mar 5, 2022

    TO THE RECIPE
    blue plate topped with green bean salad with feta and almonds on white napkin

    Green beans with feta and almonds in a simple lemon vinaigrette is a delicious and easy side that is perfect for barbecues. It also goes really well with salmon or chicken, or serve on it’s own with a slice of bread for a tasty light lunch!

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    Why we love this recipe

    Just 6 ingredients combine to make this fresh and easy side or salad which you can whip up in minutes. 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. You can make it into a salad and make it a day ahead and keep in the fridge – which makes it a side I love to use when we are having guests.

    vertical image of green bean salad on white background with lemon dressing bottom left corner
    Can you eat cooked green beans cold?

    Yes you can. If you cook them 3-5 minutes so they still retain some crunch, they are delicious served cold!

    How long will fresh green beans last in the refrigerator?

    They will last about 5 days in the crisper.

    What to serve with these green beans

    • Grilled or barbecued lamb.
    • Sausages.
    • Roast chicken or chicken thighs.
    • Grilled salmon.

    My recipe tips

    • Don’t overcook the green beans, you want them to still have some crunch.
    • Dairy free/vegan: Omit the feta and mix in a tablespoon of kalamata olives.
    • An extra delicious step: Toast the almonds in a dry frying pan or under the grill under golden before mixing them into the salad.If you don’t have the time though, the salad still tastes amazing!

    More easy salad recipes

    • Beetroot Feta Walnut Salad
    • Greek Peasant Salad (Horiatiki)
    • Rocket Pomegranate Salad
    • Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad

    Green Beans with Feta and Almonds

    Author: Robyn

    Green beans are tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and mixed with salty feta and crunchy almonds to make this easy fresh and delicious side.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course light meal, Salad
    Cuisine Modern english/modern australian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 201 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 400 g green beans
    • 100 g feta
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ tablespoon Lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 50 g almonds roughly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • 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.

    Notes

    Dairy free/vegan – leave out the feta and add some kalamata olives instead.
    Optional step – fry the almonds in a hot dry pan for a couple of minutes until golden brown.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 292mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 796IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword almonds, feta salad, green bean salad, summer recipe

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    Comments

    1. Sylvie says

      August 04, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      What a lovely salad, I love every single ingredients in it so I must try it asap! Almonds and feta work so well together 🙂

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        August 04, 2019 at 5:51 pm

        Thank you Sylvie! I love the combination of feta and almonds too!

        Reply
    2. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

      August 04, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      What a delicious salad! This would be such a lovely pairing with any main meal! (Or on its own – yum!!)

      Reply
      • Robyn says

        August 04, 2019 at 5:50 pm

        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!

        Reply

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    Hi! I'm Robyn, a toddler mum with a passion for all things food! Having moved internationally 7 times in the past 12 years I have developed a love of making international recipes into family friendly ones you can make in your own home, with local ingredients; wherever you live!

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