Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living mag.- 1996 Hall of Fame
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Salad- slaw- salad dressing
Ingredients
- 2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (4 oz.) pkg. crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Directions
- Cut green beans into thirds, and arrange in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 15 minutes or until crisp-tender. Immediately plunge into cold water to stop the cooking process; drain and pat dry.
- Toss together green beans, onion, cheese, and walnuts in a large bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.
- Whisk together olive oil and next 5 ingredients; cover and chill 1 hour.
- Pour vinaigrette over green bean mixture, and chill 1 hour; toss just before serving.