Green and Gold Bean Salad

Green and gold bean salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines the freshness of green beans with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the tanginess of feta cheese. It is a popular summer salad that is often served at picnics and barbecues.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.

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Green and Gold Bean Salad

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Green beans
• 8 ounce Yellow wax beans
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• ¹⁄₄ cup Red onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh basil leaves
• 4 ounce Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Trim the ends of the green beans and yellow wax beans. Blanch them in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to cool.
2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Thinly slice the red onion. Tear the basil leaves into small pieces.
3. In a large bowl, combine the blanched beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil leaves.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6. Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
7. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 4g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.