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Holiday Green Bean Salad with Feta, Cranberries & Walnuts

Holiday Green Bean Salad with Feta, Cranberries & Walnuts Bliss

This Holiday Green Bean Salad with Feta, Cranberries & Walnuts is a delightful twist on traditional side dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound green beans Fresh beans are preferred, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained well.
  • 1 cup feta cheese Substitution: Vegan cheese or crumbled tofu for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup dried cranberries Alternatives: Pomegranate seeds for extra color and flavor.
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts Roughly chop for even distribution.
  • 1/4 cup red onion Thinly slice for a milder flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Bowl for ice water

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Blanch Green Beans: Add the trimmed green beans to the boiling water and blanch them for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Ice Bath: Transfer the blanched green beans to a bowl filled with ice water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled green beans with feta cheese, cranberries, walnuts, and red onion.
  5. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the green bean mixture and toss gently.
  7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing separate to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess.

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