Description
Holiday Green Bean Salad with Feta, Cranberries, and Walnuts is a festive delight that combines crisp green beans with the tang of feta cheese, the sweetness of cranberries, and the crunch of walnuts. This vibrant salad is not only a showstopper at holiday gatherings but also an easy-to-make dish that bursts with flavors and colors. Perfect as a side or light main course, it will elevate any table setting while bringing smiles to your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Shock them in an ice bath immediately to retain color and texture.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled green beans, feta, cranberries, and walnuts.
- Whisk olive oil and red wine vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg