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Fresh Green Bean Salad with Feta Cheese – A Blissful Crunch!

Fresh Green Bean Salad with Feta Cheese - A Blissful Crunch!
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Fresh Green Bean Salad with Feta Cheese – A Blissful Crunch! is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the crispness of green beans, the creaminess of feta cheese, and the rich flavor of toasted walnuts. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch option, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. With its delightful crunch and zesty dressing made from fresh lemon juice and apple vinegar, this dish will brighten up any table. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or as a flavorful side to grilled meats; it’s versatile enough to fit any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed and rinsed)
  • 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or olive oil for flavor)

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot and cook the trimmed green beans for about 5 minutes until bright green yet crisp. Drain and place in an ice bath.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion while the beans cool.
  3. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, apple vinegar, optional Dijon mustard, sugar (if using), salt, pepper, and vegetable oil.
  5. Combine cooled green beans, red onion, toasted walnuts, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.

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