Green Bean Salad with Feta & Cranberries
This fresh, tangy salad combines tender-crisp green beans, creamy feta, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts in a light lemon butter dressing. It’s a colorful, crowd-pleasing side that works for holidays, weeknights, and meal prep.
Equipment
- large pot
- colander
- large skillet
- mixing spoon
- knife and cutting board
- Zester
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp butter, diced
- 1½ tsp minced garlic
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter and garlic mixture.
- Stir in toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste and mix well.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled feta and lemon zest on top just before serving. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg