Description
A vibrant salad combining fresh green beans, creamy feta, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans
- Feta Cheese, crumbled
- Dried Cranberries
- Walnuts, toasted
- Shallots, finely chopped
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic or Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them in cold water.
- Blanch the Green Beans: In boiling salted water, cook the green beans for 3-5 minutes until vibrant green, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Sauté the Shallots: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté shallots for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the green beans, shallots, feta, walnuts, and cranberries.
- Dress the Salad: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let sit for 30 minutes for flavors to meld or serve immediately.
Notes
Ideal for holiday gatherings; can be made a few hours in advance for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching & Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Green Bean Salad, Holiday Salad, Festive Recipe, Feta Cheese, Vegetarian Side Dish