Description
This Green Bean Salad features tender haricots verts, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp toasted almonds, all tossed in a flavorful dressing. It’s a perfect dish for a quick dinner or a healthy side at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1 pound fresh haricots verts, trimmed and cut into 2 to 3-inch long pieces
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup minced shallots (about 4 shallots)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 pint (about 25) halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the sliced almonds. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Transfer the almonds to a bowl to cool.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the skillet to the heat. Add the trimmed green beans, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the beans are nearly tender. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and continue cooking until the liquid evaporates, about 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place the beans in a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced shallots, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Allow the mixture to marinate for about 10 minutes as the beans finish cooking and cool.
- Once the green beans have cooled, add the toasted almonds, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Whisk the dressing again and pour it over the salad. Toss gently to combine. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for a couple of days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg