Green Bean Salad with Feta Dressing
Briny feta, tangy buttermilk and fresh herbs combine in a yummy dressing for steamed green beans in this healthy side dish recipe. Serve with grilled chicken, pork or steak for an easy dinner.
Servings
6 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2pounds mixed green and yellow string beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
- 1/4cup buttermilk
- 3tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried
- 2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1scallion, cut into thirds
- 2teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 1/4teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/3cup halved and very thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Place a large bowl of ice water by the stove. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add beans, cover and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to the ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.
- Combine buttermilk, feta, mayonnaise, dill, parsley, scallion, vinegar, salt and pepper in a mini food processor. Pulse until almost smooth.
- Transfer the beans to a large bowl. Add onion and the dressing; toss to coat.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate cooked beans (Step 1) for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
| Calories | 91.11kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 10.41g |
| Total Sugars | 5.09g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
| Fiber | 3.85g |
| Total Fat | 4.87g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.37g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 1.04g |
| Cholesterol | 0.11mg |
| Sodium | 192.28mg |
| Protein | 3.32g |
| Potassium | 293.53mg |
| Calcium | 91.31mg |
| Chromium | 0.97mcg |
| Folate | 43.92mcg |
| Iron | 1.27mg |
| Magnesium | 28.07mg |
| Omega-6 | 2g |
| Trans Fatty Acid | 0g |
| Vitamin A | 569.49IU |
| Vitamin D | 1.17IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 1mcg |
| Vitamin C | 13.64mg |
| Vitamin E | 1mg |
| Zinc | 0.56mg |
| Phosphorus | 67.54mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.89mg |
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