Green Bean Feta Walnut Salad Recipes

FRESH GREEN BEAN, WALNUT, & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for only 3 minutes.
• Drain well and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place green beans in a large bowl. Add walnuts, red onion, and Feta; gently stir to combine.
• Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times to blend. Pour dressing over the bean mixture and toss.
• Chill for about an hour before serving.

GREEN BEAN, PECAN, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Trim the ends (and strings, if you like) from the green beans, then snap or cut them into thirds.
• Using a steamer basket in a pan, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until crisp-tender; plunge the cooked beans into cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain and pat dry.
• Toss together the cooked green beans, sliced onion, feta, and pecans in a large bowl; cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining ingredients in a non-reactive bowl to make the vinaigrette; chill for 1 hour.
• Pour the vinaigrette over bean mixture, toss, and chill an additional 1 hour; toss again just before serving.
• Makes 8 servings.
• Notes: walnuts or pine nuts can be substituted for pecans, and dill may be substituted for basil if you prefer.
• Tweaked and adapted from a recipe posted at Gail's Recipe Swap.

GREEN BEANS WITH WALNUTS, CRANBERRIES AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook beans in large saucepan of boiling water 6 min. or until crisp-tender; drain. Return beans to pan.
• Add dressing; mix lightly. Cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through.
• Spoon onto platter; top with remaining ingredients.

GREEN BEAN AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the onion and place into a colander over the sink. Add the cleaned green beans to a large pot of boiling water and boil until crisp tender (about 4 minutes). When the beans are done, drain the water into the colander to slightly cook the onions. Immediately rinse all in cold water to stop the cooking process.
• For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, rice wine vinegar, cider vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Add beans, onions and cheese and stir until combined. Place in a nonreactive container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Enjoy!

FARRO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND DILL

Steps:

• Add farro, 3 cups water and a pinch of kosher salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the farro is tender and toothsome, about 30 minutes.
• While the farro cooks, make the gremolata: Toast the walnuts in a large (preferably 12-inch) skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to ensure that they don't burn, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer toasted walnuts to a medium bowl. Add the dill, lemon zest and shallots and toss to coat. Season with salt and set aside.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat the oil over medium. Add the green beans and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are crisp tender and start to brown in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water to help them along, if needed. Turn off the heat.
• If there is any residual cooking liquid from the farro, drain it and add the farro directly to the skillet. Toss with the beans until well combined and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl or platter and top with the gremolata. Drizzle with lemon juice or white wine vinegar to finish. Season with flaky salt, if desired.

GREEN BEAN FETA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and pat dry. Place in serving bowl; cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• 2. Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil until blended.
• 3. Add chopped onion and 1/2 cup of LemonVinaigrette prepared in step 2 to beans, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with feta and walnuts. (you can use leftover vinaigrette to marinate artichoke hearts or chicken breasts.).

GREEN BEAN FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, dill, salt and pepper; shake well. Add pecans and onion to beans. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes.
• While walnuts cool, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Transfer green beans and walnuts to a mixing bowl and add feta, red onion, cranberries, salt, and pepper; gently toss together. Add balsamic dressing to serve.

GREEN-BEAN AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander; run under cold water to stop cooking.
• Whisk oil with vinegar and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
• Toss beans with vinaigrette, tomatoes, scallions, and feta.