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Greek Style Green Bean Salad

Source: Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons 

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Makes 3 servings 

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Ingredients: 

  • 6 oz fresh green beans (trimmed + halved)

  • 1/4-1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 1/4 cup chopped tomato (optional)

  • 3-4 TBSP crumbled feta

  • fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Greek Dressing:

  • 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 TBSP white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed + minced

  • 1/2 tsp fresh or dried parsley

  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/4 tsp dijon mustard

  • a pinch of salt and pepper

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Instructions: â€‹

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, oregano, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

  2. Trim ends off green beans and cut in half, if desired.

  3. Fill a medium pot with water and set to boil on high.

  4. Set aside a medium bowl of ice water.

  5. Once water is at a rolling boil, add green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they reach your ideal tenderness.

  6. Drain and immediately submerge beans in ice bath to halt the cooking process.

  7. Combine green beans with red pepper and tomatoes and toss with dressing to coat.

  8. Top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley to garnish.

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