Green Bean Salad with Feta Cheese
Description
Perfect for summer parties or picnics, this fresh green bean salad is made delicious thanks to dried cranberries, feta, and toasted walnuts.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1 pound French green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
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1/3 cup dried cranberries
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on a baking sheet.
2
Bake in preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes.
3
While walnuts cool, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.
4
Transfer green beans and walnuts to a mixing bowl and add feta, red onion, cranberries, salt, and pepper; gently toss together. Add balsamic dressing to serve.