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Lemon Feta White Bean and Green Bean Salad

Zesty Lemon Feta White Bean and Green Bean Salad Bliss

A refreshing Lemon Feta White Bean and Green Bean Salad that embodies summer's essence, quick to prepare and packed with protein.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups green beans young and tender
  • 1 can white beans Great Northern, navy, or cannellini
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • small jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the young green beans under cold water. Trim the ends.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Combine the cooled green beans, rinsed white beans, chopped red onions, half of the feta cheese, and basil in a mixing bowl.
  4. Make the dressing by shaking garlic, salt, pepper, honey, mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil in a jar.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor, store dressing separately if making ahead, and avoid freezing.

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