Green Bean Salad with Feta

25 Reviews

“This super-green salad has lots of antioxidants, including lutein, beta carotene and vitamin C, and it's a delicious way to help you rack up the seven to nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables recommended for adults.” - by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Ingredients

4 cups mixed baby salad greens
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked al dente and cut in half
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup dried cranberries (optional)

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Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
160 cal
8%

Fat
10.1 g
16%

Carbs
15.5 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (25)

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Barb A.

May. 25, 2008

"I went looking for a green bean salad and this one fit the bill, but I wanted one that focused on the green beans so the main adaptation I made was to leave out the mixed salad greens. I used a pound ..." See moreof green beans, which I cooked al dente as directed. I made a dressing out of 1 tbsp olive oil, the orange juice and balsamic, and substituted pine nuts for the fennel. I halved the feta and used 1/4 cup of dried cranberries. I tossed all the ingredients together, and voila, a green bean salad focusing on the beans. "

MOJO1

Apr. 26, 2005

"This was a nice change from just plain salad and just plain green beans. I did not like the fennel seeds in it though. I used the orange flavored "Craisins" and that really complimented the orange j..." See moreuice already in the recipe. I love the feta in it too."

MMJ614

Nov. 28, 2005

"This is a great salad. The only thing we changed was using dried cherries instead of dried cranberries and only because we prefer dried cherries over cranberries...." See more"

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