Green Bean Salad Recipe | Em's Kitchen

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.

Trim the ends of the green beans and rinse them under cold water.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking.

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and diced red onion.

Add the blanched green beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.

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