Green Beans With Feta and Pecans

Submitted by MamaJ

"I got this recipe years ago from a friend who brought it to a neighborhood party. It is great served chilled or at room temperature."

 

• Ready In: 19mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch pieces
• 2⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1⁄3 cup white wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
• 1⁄2 red onion, diced
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

directions

1. Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes.
2. Drain and plunge into ice water.
3. Drain again and pat dry.
4. In separate bowl, combine next six ingredients.
5. Whisk to emulsify.
6. Place beans in a shallow serving bowl.
7. Sprinkle with pecans, onion, and feta.
8. Just before serving, pour dressing over all and toss.

Reviews

[charlie 5]

I too got the recipe years ago from a neighbor! This is a delicious salad/side dish. I like to let it marinate in the refrigerator for a bit with the dressing on it. Fresh dill and fresh garlic a must. This salad holds well for a couple days if the beans are cooked al dente.

 

[anme7039]

I really enjoyed this recipe a ton. I used frozen green bean I nuked in the micorwave, only about 1 1/2 cups. I made the full recipe for the dressing and served it on a potato salad for lunch and had the green beans for dinner after they chilled in the fridge for a few hours. I used pin nuts since I like them a lot more in my salads than pecans and used less olive oil but other than that I made as written. The feta goes great with the dressing and veggies. Excellent recipe!

 

[Engrossed]

We loved this fresh light tasting salad! The flavors go very well together and it's pretty. Next time I think I'll leave out the nuts...hubby didn't like them. Made for Zaar Tag.