Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Greek Green Bean and Feta Salad

Full-flavor Side Dish that Never Disappoints

Always a side dish hit and another family favorite - Lots of amazing flavors, crisp texture, gorgeous color and goes perfectly with baked chicken, turkey or grilled fish. The credit for this recipe goes to my gourmet step-mom, Pamelita. Enjoy!


Chilled, Greek, Green Bean Salad
Serves 6

  • 1 1/2 # cut Green beans (washed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces)
  • 1/2 C diced red onion
  • 1/2 C chopped Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 C toasted, chopped pecans
  • 1C crumbled feta

Dressing - whisk all ingredients together

  • 2/3 C olive oil
  • 3 Tbs white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp dill weed
  • 1 Tbs garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Steam green beans and immediately soak in an ice bath. Place green beans into serving dish. Top with diced red onions, chopped olives and toasted pecans. Refrigerate. Prior to serving, crumble feta, pour dressing and toss together. Mmmm, mmmm good!

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