With seasonal green beans, an easy, quick, and light dish, perfect for the summer! The Greek green bean salad is very simple to make, with boiled green beans, feta, tomatoes, onion, and olives… full of flavor and color, it’s perfect for any occasion. To prepare it, you’ll need just a few minutes, just enough time to clean and boil the green beans and to cut the other ingredients. Try the recipe, it’s really delicious!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 283.60 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 16.08 (g) of which sugars 8.13 (g)
- Proteins 13.61 (g)
- Fat 19.46 (g) of which saturated 10.50 (g)of which unsaturated 4.49 (g)
- Fibers 4.17 (g)
- Sodium 1,094.87 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz green beans
- 5.3 oz feta
- Half red onion
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- Greek black olives (or Taggiasca olives)
- mint (or basil)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Bowl
- Pot
- Colander
Preparation
Wash the green beans and clean them by removing the ends.
Boil them in salted boiling water for 12-15 minutes, or until they reach your preferred consistency. Drain them and let them cool.
Dry the feta and crumble it, or cut it into cubes.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them into pieces.
Clean the onion and slice it into rings.
Place the green beans in a bowl, season them with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Add the feta, tomatoes, onion, and olives.
Add some mint leaves, or basil, to taste.
Mix and, if you have time, let it sit for 20-30 minutes to enhance the flavor before serving.
The Greek green bean salad is ready, fresh and very tasty, perfect for summer.
Tips and Notes
You can use either green or yellow beans. You can cook them in boiling water or steam them. The time depends on the thickness of the beans and your taste preferences.
FAQ
How can I store the Greek green bean salad?
If you don’t eat it immediately, you can store it for a day in the refrigerator, in a tightly sealed container.
