Cold Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes
Description
This cold green bean salad with feta and cherry tomatoes is the perfect side for any meat dishes or to bring to a potluck barbecue.
Ingredients
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4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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1 large clove garlic, minced, or to taste
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup slivered almonds
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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
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3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons chopped red onion, or to taste
Directions
1
Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar and allow to blend overnight.
2
Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, flipping often, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and let them cool completely.
3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water. Drain well, pat dry (you want the bean as dry as possible), and place the beans into a large bowl. Add feta cheese, tomatoes, and red onions; mix to combine.
4
Pour dressing over the green beans and sprinkle with toasted almonds; mix to combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.