Cold Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

This cold green bean salad with feta and cherry tomatoes is the perfect side for any meat dishes or to bring to a potluck barbecue.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ½ cup slivered almonds
• 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 large clove garlic, minced, or to taste
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar and allow to blend overnight.

Step 2

Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, flipping often, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and let them cool completely.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water. Drain well, pat dry (you want the bean as dry as possible), and place the beans into a large bowl. Add feta cheese, tomatoes, and red onions; mix to combine.

Step 4

Pour dressing over the green beans and sprinkle with toasted almonds; mix to combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.