Cold Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes
This is a cold side dish. It works well with meat or at a party.
It uses fresh vegetables and salty cheese. Almonds add a nice crunch.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 18, 2026Share
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This is a cold side dish. It works well with meat or at a party.
It uses fresh vegetables and salty cheese. Almonds add a nice crunch.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 10
4.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2.5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 large clove garlic, minced, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
0.5 cup slivered almonds
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped red onion, or to taste
Instructions
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Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar. Let it sit overnight.
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2
Heat a dry pan on medium. Toast almonds for 2 to 3 minutes until brown. Put them on a plate to cool.
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Boil salted water. Cook green beans for 2 minutes. Put them in ice water. Dry the beans well. Put them in a bowl with feta, tomatoes, and red onion.
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Pour the dressing on the beans. Add the almonds and mix. Keep in the fridge for 2 hours before you eat it.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 14g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 13mg
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Sodium 164mg
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Total Carbohydrate 8g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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