Mediterranean Diet Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Brighten up your table with this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Green Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, a crisp and refreshing dish bursting with vibrant flavors and nutrients. Tender-crisp green beans are paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives, then tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. A sprinkle of fresh parsley ties together this colorful, wholesome salad that's perfect for a light lunch, a picnic side dish, or an elegant appetizer. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is as easy to make as it is to love, and it can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature for ultimate convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh green beans
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 100 grams kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
• 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

Step 1

Trim the ends of the green beans, then cut them into 2-inch pieces.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Step 3

Immediately transfer the green beans to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process, then drain and pat dry.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely slice the red onion, and combine them with the green beans in a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add the halved kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the green beans, tomatoes, and onion.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the lemon vinaigrette.

Step 7

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are well-coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and toss again gently.

Step 9

Allow the salad to marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Step 10

Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled, as desired. Enjoy your fresh, vibrant Mediterranean green bean salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1075.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1216.5

Total Fat 102.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 83.3mg	0%
Sodium 4796.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.1g
Protein 27.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 792.9mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 1890.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.4%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 20.1%