Green Bean Feta Salad Recipe

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I sampled this salad at my sister-in-law's home several years ago. I've made it often since and shared the recipe with many friends. The unusual combination of ingredients makes a tasty salad that complements lots of entrees. -Cheryl Martinetto, Grand Rapids, Minnesota

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Green Bean Feta Salad Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, dill, salt and pepper; shake well. Add pecans and onion to beans. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 332 calories, 29 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 384 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Green Bean Feta Salad in Reminisce January/February 2003, p48