Easy tomato feta green bean salad

This green bean salad with juicy tomatoes and cubes of feta cheese with a simple garlic lemon vinaigrette is a delicious, healthy and easy side dish recipe.

Ingredients needed

Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

• Green beans.
• Tomatoes.
• Feta cheese.
• Olive oil.
• Lemon juice.
• Garlic.
• Salt and pepper.

How to make green bean salad

1. Prepare the green beans: Trim the green beans and slice into 1-2 inch (5cm) pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add the green beans. Simmer for 5 minute or until the green beans are just tender. Remove and place in a bowl of cold water then drain.
2. Make the dressing: Grate fresh garlic with a microplain or chop very finely. Combine with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the green beans and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
3. Assemble: Chop tomatoes (I quartered mine because they were a little larger than cherry tomatoes) and add to the green beans. Cube feta cheese and add.

Making ahead

The green beans and feta can be marinated up to 24 hours ahead of serving. Add the tomatoes right before serving. Leftover salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The tomatoes will become a little soft and mushy if kept for longer than that.

What to serve with green bean salad

1. Greek grilled chicken skewers
2. Easy lemon-garlic lamb chops
3. Grilled steak with blistered tomatoes
4. Garlic herb pork fillet skewers

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