Green Bean Salad With Feta and Lemon

A great summertime side salad. Can be prepared in advance up to three days, though it is best served at room temperature.

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch long pieces
• 2  ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 2  tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sweet onion, cut into small dice (about 1/2 medium onion)
• 2  teaspoons fresh lemon zest (1 lemon)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Prepare an ice water bath for the green beans.
2. Bring about 4 quarts of salted water to a boil.
3. Cook green beans until tender, about 6 minutes.
4. Transfer beans to the ice water bath and let cool about 5 minutes.
5. Drain and dry beans and transfer to a large bowl.
6. Add remaining ingredients to bowl and toss well to combine.
7. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.