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Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

Crisp-tender green beans are tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny feta, and crunchy toasted almonds in a basil-garlic red wine vinaigrette. The balance of tangy, fresh, and nutty flavors makes this Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes perfect for warm-weather lunches, picnics, or as a vibrant side at dinner.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

46 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
56 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
0 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
90 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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38
Heart Health
77
Metabolic
28
Digestive
20
Inflammatory
31
Performance
44
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a jar and let the flavors blend overnight.

  2. 2

    Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, flipping often, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a plate and let them cool completely.

  3. 3

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  4. 4

    Add the green beans and cook until tender but crisp, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Use a slotted spoon to move the beans to a bowl of ice water.

  6. 6

    Drain well, pat dry (you want the beans as dry as possible), and place the beans in a large bowl; add feta cheese, tomatoes, and red onions, then mix to combine.

  7. 7

    Pour the dressing over the green beans and sprinkle with the toasted almonds; mix to combine.

  8. 8

    Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

About This Recipe

Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes is a Greek side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 216.45 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes?
It is a Greek salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
What is Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes made of?
The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Green Beans. The full list of 10 is above.
How long does it take to make Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes?
About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 216.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
Is Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes healthy?
Chilled Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 216.45 calories and 6.94 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 193.97 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.8 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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