Delicious and Easy Green Bean Salad 🌿 Potluck, BBQ, Summer Dinner 🍅

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while providing a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil offers a budget-friendly alternative.

Set up a pot with a steamer basket and add enough water to just reach the bottom of the basket.

Put the pot on the stove over high heat and bring the water to a boil.

Once boiling, add 12 oz of French green beans to the steamer basket and cover with a lid.

Steam the green beans for about 10 minutes.

While the green beans are steaming, prepare the dressing by combining 1/4 cup minced shallot, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar in a bowl.

Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground pepper, and stir to combine.

Slice 10-12 cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

Drain the cooked green beans and check for doneness; they should jiggle slightly when tested.

In a large bowl, combine the steamed green beans, cooked chickpeas, and halved cherry tomatoes.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Add crumbled feta cheese on top, about 1/4 cup or more if desired.

If using, add minced basil close to serving time to prevent browning.

Garnish with additional basil if desired before serving.

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