Green Bean Salad With Mint Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb Fresh green beans
- 3/4 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. Fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 c. White wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 x Clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp Freshly grnd black pepper
- 1 c. Toasted walnuts (see NOTE)*
- 1 c. Minced red onion
- 1 c. Crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- *NOTE Place walnuts on cookie sheet or possibly in shallow pan and broil in oven till browned and aromatic, 5 - 10 min, stirring and turning once or possibly twice.
- Wash beans and trim ends; cut into thirds. Parboil by dropping into boiling water 5 min. Drain and plunge into ice water 5 min; drain and chill.
- combine oil, mint leaves, vinegar, salt, garlic and pepper in food processor or possibly blender and process 20 seconds; set aside. Place beans in large glass bowl and top with toasted walnuts, red onion and feta. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Best if made 2 hrs ahead of time and or possibly the day before to develop flavors.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 166g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 392 | |
| Calories from Fat 256 | 65% |
| Total Fat 29.22g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 6.08g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium 401mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 24.34g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 29% |
| Sugars 2.19g | 1% |
| Protein 9.97g | 16% |
